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preposterous in German

preposterous in German is grotesk, unerträglich, unmöglich — preposterous means utterly absurd or unreasonable; going against common sense.

preposterous in German

grotesk
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
unerträglich
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
unmöglich
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
unsagbar
adj
Absurd, or contrary to common sense.
unsäglich
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 German?

"preposterous" in German is grotesk, unerträglich, unmöglich. 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 German, "preposterous" is grotesk, unerträglich, unmöglich.

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

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "preposterous": grotesk, unerträglich, unmöglich, unsagbar, unsäglich.

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