preposterous

adjective

/prɪˈpɒstərəs/

/prɪˈpɑːstərəs/

(formal)

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completely unreasonable, especially in a way that shocks or annoys you荒唐的；极不合情理的 synonym outrageous
- These claims are absolutely preposterous!这些要求简直荒谬绝伦！
- It’s preposterous to suggest that everything was her fault!暗示一切都是她的错是荒谬的！
- The whole idea sounds quite preposterous!整个想法听起来很荒谬！
unusual in a way that is silly or that shocks you 怪诞的；离奇古怪的synonym outrageous
- The band were famous for their preposterous clothes and haircuts.这支乐队以怪异的服装和发式而闻名。

Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin praeposterus ‘reversed, absurd’ (from prae ‘before’ + posterus ‘coming after’) + -ous.