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 preposterous preposterous /prɪˈpɑːstrəs/

adjective

  1. () So unreasonable as to invite derision  ( cockeyed [Informal] , derisory , idiotic , absurd , laughable , ludicrous , nonsensical , preposterous , ridic [Informal] , ridiculous )
    so unreasonable as to invite derision
     The absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
    the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework
     That's a cockeyed idea
    that's a cockeyed idea
     Ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
    ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer
     A contribution so small as to be laughable
    a contribution so small as to be laughable
     It is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
    it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion
     A preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
    a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history
     Her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous
    her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous