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Preposterous: meaning, definitions and examples

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preposterous

 

[ prษชหˆpษ’st(ษ™)rษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

incredulity

Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

Synonyms

absurd, illogical, ludicrous, outrageous, ridiculous

Examples of usage

  • It is preposterous to suggest that the earth is flat.
  • The idea that pigs can fly is simply preposterous.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Very foolish or silly.

Synonyms

absurd, cockamamie, foolish, nonsensical, silly

Examples of usage

  • His preposterous behavior at the party embarrassed everyone.
  • Don't be preposterous, we need a serious approach to this issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "preposterous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absurdo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคคเฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช absurd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konyol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑััƒั€ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ absurdalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฐใ‹ใ’ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท absurde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absurdo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ฐ๋ฌด๋‹ˆ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฎูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absurdnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absurdnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’่ฐฌ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nesmiseln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกrรกnlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑััƒั€ะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒ’แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ absurd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absurdo

Etymology

The word 'preposterous' originated from the Latin word 'praeposterus', which means 'inverted' or 'absurd'. It entered the English language in the 16th century. Over time, 'preposterous' has come to signify something that is contrary to reason or common sense, often used to describe absurd or ridiculous situations or behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,347, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.