Preposterous Synonyms

prĭ-pŏstər-əs
Beyond all reason
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. absurd
  2. outrageous
  3. ridiculous
  4. ludicrous
  5. nonsensical
  6. unreasonable
  7. laughable
  8. obscene
  9. bizarre
  10. crazy
  11. foolish
  12. derisory
  13. inconsistent
  14. shocking
  15. insane
  16. irrational
  17. unconscionable
  18. impossible
  19. cockeyed
  20. senseless
  21. idiotic
  22. silly
  23. unbelievable
Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd.
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. foolish

Words Related to Preposterous

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Preposterous Sentence Examples

  • The idea was so preposterous it was unlikely to have been invented.

  • He kept remembering Cynthia's earlier revelation that, in certain circumstances, killing someone wasn't a totally preposterous idea.

  • In view of all this, the notion that the war with Iraq had nothing to do with oil is simply preposterous.

  • He said as much to everyone in the cafe as they enjoyed an evening pastis, and endured their ridicule at this preposterous idea.

  • This may seem pretty preposterous, until you hear the pricing.

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