Preposterousness and Prudence

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Preposterousness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: laughed at the sheer preposterousness of the idea

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Prudence is an antonym for preposterousness.

Prudence noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

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Preposterousness is an antonym for prudence.

Nearby Words: prudent, prudently, prudential

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