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10 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Preposterous' in a Sentence

"Completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish, absurd, and senseless." more

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Building a house on the moon sounds preposterous to Tim.
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Building a sandcastle in the classroom is preposterous.
Her preposterous suggestion to have ice cream for breakfast was quickly dismissed by the parents.
Wearing a swimsuit in the snow is absolutely preposterous.
Jack thought it was preposterous that his shoes could talk.
Jumping off a moving swing is preposterous and dangerous.
Sarah found it preposterous that her pet goldfish could speak English.
The fish claimed it was preposterous for a cat to swim in the river.
Growing bananas on the moon is a preposterous idea.
His preposterous excuse for not completing the homework was that aliens stole it.

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Preposterous

pri-pos-ter-uhs
adjectiveCompletely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; utterly foolish, absurd, and senseless.

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Last Updated On: March 6, 2024
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