英语词汇“preposterousness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

The whole idea is preposterous! the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous

Recent Examples on the Web The idea of the Krafts firing Belichick if this season goes south, like the team before its season opener in Miami, is preposterous.

Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 And the Biden administration’s approach to inflation has, so far, been nothing short of preposterous.

The Editors, National Review, 18 May 2022 The very idea seemed preposterous, especially economically.

David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2022 The belief that a handful of people in Washington can constructively drive the activities of millions of people making billions of buy-and-sell decisions each day is beyond preposterous.

Steve Forbes, Forbes, 17 May 2022 The idea that Dunn would attack him or Tolliver appeared to strike Wilson as preposterous.

Chris Pomorski, The New Republic, 23 June 2022 Indeed, Jake and Kelly’s meddling ways continually find them in preposterous sitcom-like set-ups.

Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 17 June 2022 Or will Madison—like literally every other character—simply get dragged down by the awful scripts, preposterous scenarios and terrible overall production?

Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 June 2022 As for the Ukraine bill distracting us from dealing with other problems, this is a preposterous argument.

The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Latin praeposterus, literally, in the wrong order, from prae- + posterus hinder, following — more at posterior

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

单词	preposterousness
释义	preposterous adjective pre·pos·ter·ous pri-ˈpä-st(ə-)rəs : contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd preposterously adverb preposterousness noun Synonyms absurd bizarre crazy fanciful fantastic fantastical foolish insane nonsensical unreal wild See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The whole idea is preposterous! the idea that extraterrestrials built the pyramids is preposterous Recent Examples on the Web The idea of the Krafts firing Belichick if this season goes south, like the team before its season opener in Miami, is preposterous. Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 And the Biden administration’s approach to inflation has, so far, been nothing short of preposterous. The Editors, National Review, 18 May 2022 The very idea seemed preposterous, especially economically. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2022 The belief that a handful of people in Washington can constructively drive the activities of millions of people making billions of buy-and-sell decisions each day is beyond preposterous. Steve Forbes, Forbes, 17 May 2022 The idea that Dunn would attack him or Tolliver appeared to strike Wilson as preposterous. Chris Pomorski, The New Republic, 23 June 2022 Indeed, Jake and Kelly’s meddling ways continually find them in preposterous sitcom-like set-ups. Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 17 June 2022 Or will Madison—like literally every other character—simply get dragged down by the awful scripts, preposterous scenarios and terrible overall production? Erik Kain, Forbes, 8 June 2022 As for the Ukraine bill distracting us from dealing with other problems, this is a preposterous argument. The Editors, National Review, 19 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin praeposterus, literally, in the wrong order, from prae- + posterus hinder, following — more at posterior First Known Use 1533, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition preposterous adjective pre·pos·ter·ous pri-ˈpä-stə-rəs : making little or no sense : foolish a preposterous excuse preposterousness noun as in insanity lack of good sense or judgment laughed at the sheer preposterousness of the idea Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance insanity absurdity madness simplicity fatuousness craziness inanity zaniness silliness wackiness daftness foolishness witlessness brainlessness unwisdom dottiness lunacy asininity imbecility fatuity folly stupidness nuttiness senselessness stupidity idiocy ridiculousness balminess obtuseness nonsensicalness dopiness ludicrousness irrationality simpleness mindlessness unreasonableness dullness simplemindedness denseness feeblemindedness slowness oafishness dippiness dumbness vacuity kookiness fallacy weirdness doltishness dulness gormlessness dim-wittedness laughableness Antonyms & Near Antonyms sagacity sanity soundness wisdom prudence validity rationality sensibleness reasonableness logicality sapience sagaciousness reasonability perception insight sageness logicalness discernment percipience rationalness See More
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preposterous

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