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preposterous in Dutch

preposterous in Dutch is grotesk, potsierlijk, van de pot gerukt — preposterous means utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.

preposterous in Dutch

grotesk
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
potsierlijk
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
van de pot gerukt
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.

What does "preposterous" mean?

  1. adjective Utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.
    "It's preposterous to think we could finish the project in a single day."
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preposterous in a sentence

  • It's preposterous to think we could finish the project in a single day.
  • The claim that the earth is flat is simply preposterous.

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What is "preposterous" in Dutch?

"preposterous" in Dutch is grotesk, potsierlijk, van de pot gerukt. preposterous means: Utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.

How do you use "preposterous" in a sentence?

Example: "It's preposterous to think we could finish the project in a single day." In Dutch, "preposterous" is grotesk, potsierlijk, van de pot gerukt.

Are there other ways to say "preposterous" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "preposterous": grotesk, potsierlijk, van de pot gerukt.

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