as in insanity
lack of good sense or judgment
laughed at the sheer preposterousness of the idea
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Recent Examples of preposterousness
Boy stuff and the preposterousness of it all.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Italian football is compelling in its sheer unpredictability, the sweep of its beauty and preposterousness on so many levels.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preposterousness
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She was found not guilty by reason of insanity in 2006 and was placed in a maximum-security psychiatric center in Texas, where she's resided ever since.—
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In addition, only 26% of defendants raising the insanity defense were found not guilty by reason of insanity.—
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But there was some method to the madness here, as UConn, which didn’t take a free throw in the first half, took 18 in the second half and OT.—
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Ditlevsen writes beautifully, and her sly and specific humor always manages to both undercut and deepen the madness and love in all of her books.—
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But the comedians also used those laughs to reveal the fundamental absurdity of violence and conflict.—
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Rather than focusing solely on superpowers, the series leans into the absurdities and insecurities of the entertainment industry, pulling back the curtain on fame, failure, and second chances.—
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Behind the classy presentation is a working-class spirit, one that honors the simplicity of showing up, being yourself and doing your job.—
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The rover’s two-wheel design reflects UEL’s emphasis on surface mobility and system simplicity.—
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Of course, no Kojima title would be complete with a little bit of craziness, but even the more far-out aspects of the game make more sense and are a thrilling part of the journey.—
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Eric had to absorb a lot of her craziness and unspent love.—
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“Preposterousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preposterousness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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