Definition of preposterous
: contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
preposterously
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Examples of preposterous in a Sentence
The whole idea is preposterous!
the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous
Recent Examples of preposterous from the Web
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Aside from being a somewhat preposterous notion for a team that hasn’t sniffed the postseason since 2001, the rules for this year’s game have changed.
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To think that Dottie would’ve thrown the most important game of the season — after telling her pitcher exactly what pitches Kit will swing and miss at — is preposterous.
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At Wyatt’s side during that preposterous TV interview was Ebonee Benson, a spokeswoman for Cosby’s wife, Camille.
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While the first year of Plumlee’s preposterous four-year, $50 million contract is now complete, the Hawks will still be paying him through 2019-20.
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Doctors say the advice is preposterous, and even dangerous, considering India’s already-poor record with maternal health.
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Preposterous Statements’ Brafman urged the judge to discount Shkreli’s proclamations.
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Don’t let this preposterous nonsense take root and spread.
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The set embodies all of the wonderful qualities of Kubrick's film: vast, preposterous and scathingly satirical of the escalatory nature of Cold War politics.
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Origin and Etymology of preposterous
Latin praeposterus, literally, in the wrong order, from prae- + posterus hinder, following — more at posterior
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playDefinition of preposterous for English Language Learners
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: very foolish or silly
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