Preposterousness

noun

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Noun

1
The quality of being preposterous. uncountable
"Vern shook her head at the preposterousness of it."

Synonyms

absurdity excess excessiveness exorbitance extravagance folly

Example

"Vern shook her head at the preposterousness of it."

Etymology

From preposterous + -ness.

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