Meaning: absurd or ridiculous; contrary to reason
Hindi: बेतुका / हास्यास्पद
Synonyms: absurd, ridiculous, ludicrous, outrageous, irrational
Antonyms: reasonable, sensible, logical
Asked in: SSC CGL 2025 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-1
preposterous in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2025 T-1 Spelling
Fill in the blank with the correctly spelt word.
The new theory was dismissed as ______ by the mainstream scientific community.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) preposterous
Correct spelling: preposterous (meaning absurd). Other options are misspelled.
- SSC CPO 2022 T-1 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
PreposterousAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) Outrageous
Answer: 1
Solution (Correct Option – 1: Outrageous):
The word “Preposterous” means something utterly absurd, ridiculous, or contrary to reason or common sense.
“Outrageous” is the closest synonym as it also implies something shocking, unreasonable, or absurd.
Example: It’s preposterous to think that the earth is flat.
Why other options are incorrect:
Flashy – Means bright or showy (चमकीला), but not necessarily absurd.
Imaginative – Means creative or full of imagination (कल्पनाशील), which can be positive.
Dreamy – Means idealistic or lost in thought (स्वप्निल), not absurd or ridiculous.
Difficult Word Meanings:
Preposterous – Absurd or ridiculous (निरर्थक / बेहूदा)
Outrageous – Shockingly bad
Examples
- “The idea of walking to the moon is preposterous.”
preposterous – questions
What is the meaning of preposterous in Hindi?
preposterous means “बेतुका / हास्यास्पद” in Hindi. In English: absurd or ridiculous; contrary to reason
What are the synonyms of preposterous?
Synonyms of preposterous: absurd, ridiculous, ludicrous, outrageous, irrational.
What is the opposite of preposterous?
Antonyms of preposterous: reasonable, sensible, logical.
Has preposterous been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – preposterous has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2025 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-1.