Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preposterous
adjective
/prɪˈpɒs.tər.əs/
Definition
Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
Examples
- The idea that the earth is flat is preposterous.
- His preposterous claims about alien abductions were met with skepticism.
- It would be preposterous to think we could finish such a large project in one day.
Meaning
The term describes something that is so far-fetched or silly that it doesn’t make logical sense.
Synonyms
- absurd
- ridiculous
- ludicrous
- outrageous
- foolish
