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Meaning of preposterous
The primary meaning of the word "preposterous" is something that is completely unreasonable or unacceptable.
Etymology of preposterous
The word "preposterous" has its roots in the Latin words "prae" (meaning "before" or "in front of") and "posterus" (meaning "coming after" or "following"), with the suffix "-ous" added to form an adjective.
The word originally meant "reversed" or "turned backwards", but over time it took on the connotation of something being absurd or unreasonable, likely due to the idea that something "preposterous" is a reversal of what is normal or expected.
Synonyms
absurd
ridiculous
laughable
comical
humorous
silly
foolish
preposterous
nonsensical
illogical
unreasonable
implausible
incredible
unbelievable
unthinkable
outrageous
outrageous
farcical
comical
amusing
entertaining
diverting
risible
hilarious
sidesplitting
sidesplit
farcical
absurd
asinine
fatuous
foolish
idiotic
inane
insane
ludicrous
mindless
pointless
senseless
stupid
vacuous
witless
zany
fanciful
fantastical
quirky
whimsical
droll
eccentric
odd
peculiar
strange
unconventional
unreasonable
irrational
impractical
unworkable
unsound
unrealistic
unfeasible
Definitions
- The Oxford Languages definition of "preposterous" is: (of an idea, proposal, or situation) utterly absurd or ridiculous.
- It can also be defined as: (of a person) having or showing a completely unreasonable or foolish attitude.
Usage Examples
- The idea that we could finish the project in one week was preposterous, given the amount of work that needed to be done.
- It's preposterous to think that a single person could solve the complex problems facing the company.
- The notion that aliens are living among us is preposterous, and there's no scientific evidence to support it.
Antonyms
reasonable
sensible
rational
logical
practical
feasible
plausible
believable
credible
sensible
sound
valid
justifiable
defensible
acceptable
tolerable
moderate
restrained
balanced
sane
sober
realistic
down-to-earth
pragmatic
matter-of-fact
commonsensical
level-headed
unemotional
unfanciful
unromantic
unidealistic