PREPOSTEROUSNESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

preposterousness

noun

Definition of preposterousness

as in insanity

lack of good sense or judgment laughed at the sheer preposterousness of the idea

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Recent Examples of preposterousness Boy stuff and the preposterousness of it all. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Italian football is compelling in its sheer unpredictability, the sweep of its beauty and preposterousness on so many levels. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Claiming that white skin color is why Bueckers and other white women have had success/opportunities, is insanity.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
And that was like Vitalogy, probably the peak of the insanity.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of insanity

Noun

Zosia Mamet, Jason Schwartzman, Chris O’Dowd, Billie Lourd, and Will Price flit in and out of the picture, some trying to act as the voices of reason and others cheering on the madness.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Does this guy go to a movie or play, or even read a book, to escape the madness?

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of madness

Noun

Such a complicated form belies the simplicity of much of the language in it.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

Use these Prime Day leftovers as a chance to restock cleaning essentials before the holiday hosting craziness begins.

— Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Jacksonville has a successful Triple-A franchise, the Jumbo Shrimp, that won its league last year, bringing fun theme nights, quirky mascots and between-inning craziness.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of craziness

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