Preposterous
Preposterous adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.
Shocking is a synonym for preposterous in ridiculous topic. In some cases you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Preposterous", when it comes to topics like usual, outrageous.
Shocking
Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Preposterous is a synonym for shocking in usual topic. Sometimes you can use "Preposterous" instead an adjective "Shocking".
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