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Definitions

far-fetched

[fahr-fecht] / ˈfɑrˈfɛtʃt /
ADJECTIVE
hard to believe
Synonyms
WEAK
bizarre doubtful dubious eccentric fantastic fishy forced hard to swallow illogical implausible improbable incoherent inconsequential incredible labored preposterous recondite strained strange suspicious unbelievable unconvincing unlikely unnatural unrealistic
Antonyms
WEAK
believable natural plausible realistic

Example Sentences

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On Thursday the prime minister said it was "a little bit far-fetched" to believe McSweeney could have faked the theft of his phone.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

This possibility isn’t far-fetched; Hegseth does not believe in the rules of engagement.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

She sounds already disappointed on their behalf, tired of artists whose far-fetched plans never quite materialize.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Combined with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz—some 20% of the world’s oil traverses through the narrow waterway—$150 oil may not be so far-fetched.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

Oggie’s story was nearly as far-fetched as the ones Grandpa Portman used to tell, and yet I had no reason to doubt him.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs