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preposterous
preposterous
/prɪˈpɑːstrəs/
adjective
(
)
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
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