preposterous

adjective

pre·pos·ter·ous | \ pri-ˈpä-st(ə-)rəs

Definition of preposterous

: contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd

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Examples of preposterous in a Sentence

The whole idea is preposterous! the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous

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Frankly, some of the products seem a bit preposterous. — Jessica Matlin, Harper's BAZAAR, "The New High Society," 18 Apr. 2019 Here are the five most preposterous moments in The Rock’s new action vehicle. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, "'Skyscraper': 5 totally preposterous moments where Dwayne Johnson has to save the day," 11 July 2018 If Fultz ultimately represents Colangelo’s biggest basketball goof here – surpassing the preposterous contract awarded Robert Covington – then those left behind can rectify it without suffering the blowback themselves. — Bob Ford, Philly.com, "Do the Sixers need to draft a replacement for Markelle Fultz? | Bob Ford," 20 June 2018 Fun, refreshing and faintly preposterous: Here’s a story to inspire audacious 4- to 9-year-olds. — Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, "Children’s Books: Tales of Bravery and Brilliance," 8 Nov. 2018 The idea that the U.S. could ever again become the world's top oil producer once seemed preposterous. — David Koenig, chicagotribune.com, "U.S. soon to surpass Saudis, Russia as top oil producer," 11 July 2018 The original scam seems too preposterous to have worked. — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, "Forced to Perform As Aretha Franklin," 2 July 2018 Maybe a lot of people find this allegation preposterous. — Fox News, "Brit Hume on fallout from Kavanaugh hearing; Alan Dershowitz on Rachel Mitchell's performance," 28 Sep. 2018 Television and movies repeatedly offer the message that having your parents involved in the choice of your partner is preposterous and backwards. — Huda Al-marashi, SELF, "7 Things I Wish More People Understood About My Arranged Marriage," 1 Nov. 2018

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