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Another word for preposterous

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• adjective (Context 1)

Utterly contrary to reason, nature, or common sense; completely absurd, ridiculous, or outrageous.

Usage Example

"The committee rejected the proposal, calling the estimated budget figures completely absurd."

Strongest
absurd
ridiculous
ludicrous
nonsensical
Strong
outrageous
laughable
farcical
foolish
irrational
unthinkable

Opposites of preposterous

The opposite of preposterous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reasonable
sensible
rational
logical
plausible
believable
credible
realistic
See all opposites of preposterous

• Nearby Words

prepone
preposition
prepossession
preposterous
preposterously
prepper
preppy

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Preposterous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/preposterous
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