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Synonyms & Similar Words
absurd
ridiculous
preposterous
laughable
comical
humorous
silly
foolish
idiotic
senseless
illogical
unreasonable
irrational
outrageous
outlandish
farcical
risible
ludicrous
nonsensical
implausible
incongruous
inconsistent
inconceivable
unbelievable
unthinkable
unimaginable
outrageous
monstrous
grotesque
bizarre
Meaning of Preposterous
The word "preposterous" refers to something that is completely absurd, ridiculous, or unreasonable, often to the point of being laughable or unbelievable.
Definitions
- It can describe a situation, idea, or proposal that is utterly impractical, illogical, or impossible.
Example Uses
- The idea that the company could turn a profit within a year was preposterous, given its massive debt and declining sales.
- It's preposterous to suggest that a single person could accomplish such a complex task alone.
- The plot of the movie was preposterous, with characters acting in ways that were completely implausible.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sensible
reasonable
rational
logical
plausible
believable
practical
realistic
feasible
possible
probable
likely
sound
valid
justifiable
defensible
credible
convincing
persuasive
sensible
wise
prudent