Preposterous and Prudent

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Preposterous adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: a preposterous suggestion to go swimming in this freezing weather

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Prudent is an antonym for preposterous.

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

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Preposterous is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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