preposterous

prɪˈpɒstərəs
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Translation of preposterous into Russian

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Adjective

absurd foolish

extremely absurd, foolish, or against common sense
  • That idea is preposterous.Эта идея нелепа.
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Synonyms and analogies of preposterous in English

adj.absurdludicrousMore synonyms

Examples of preposterous in a sentence

  • It’s preposterous to think pigs can fly.

Translations of "preposterous" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
нелепыйadj. - nelepy

I... and I know it might sound absolutely preposterous.

Знаю, это может прозвучать абсолютно нелепо.

Of course, it's preposterous to imagine doing this to people.

Нелепо, конечно, предполагать, что это делается людьми.

абсурдныйadj. - absurdny

We all found his preposterous plan to build a skyscraper in his backyard amusing.

Мы все нашли его абсурдный план построить небоскрёб у себя во дворе забавным.

It would be preposterous to start work with a prayer or poem.

Было бы абсурдно начинать работу с молитвы или чтения поэмы.

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preposterous: Examples and translations in context

The belief that machines cause unemployment leads to preposterous conclusions.

Вера в то, что машины вызывают безработицу, ведёт к нелепым выводам.

It seems preposterous to expect miracles in such dark times.

Кажется нелепым ожидать чудес в такие тёмные времена.

The preposterous theory that plants have feelings sounds absurd.

Абсурдная теория, что у растений есть чувства, звучит нелепо.

The preposterous accusation was a desperate attempt to shift blame.

Нелепое обвинение было отчаянной попыткой переложить вину.

His preposterous excuse for being late was met with skepticism.

Его нелепое оправдание опоздания встретили со скептицизмом.

The idea of squeezing such a monster into a spacecraft seemed preposterous.

Идея втиснуть такого монстра в космический корабль казалась нелепой .

The preposterous demand for a refund caused chaos at the store.

Её абсурдное требование о возврате денег вызвало хаос в магазине.

Her preposterous suggestion to use chocolate as fuel was dismissed immediately.

Её абсурдное предложение использовать шоколад в качестве топлива было немедленно отвергнуто.

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