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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But many Western leaders see such a scenario as far fetched.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"It sounds far fetched but if you want to do something, do it and get involved especially in traditions like this, which I think are really important to carry on."

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2024

One global warming solution that was once considered far fetched is now being taken more seriously: geoengineering.

From National Geographic • Feb. 14, 2024

Their relevant actions are groundless accusations, far fetched, and lack professionalism.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Nor is such a parallel as far fetched as might at first appear.

From 'Murphy' A Message to Dog Lovers by Gambier-Parry, Ernest

far-fetched

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