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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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Unless the war escalates again, even a tenuous ceasefire likely makes that still more far-fetched.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

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

But isn’t launching 1 million satellites into orbit far-fetched?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Mr. Sloan said, “I agree, it sounds far-fetched, but why else would he be digging up an island? And one in the waters where pirates used to sail?”

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk