FAR-FETCHED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

far-fetched

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfecht

Definition of far-fetched

as in unlikely

not likely to be true or to occur an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe

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Recent Examples of far-fetched But the idea that the entire world could latch onto something together feels too far-fetched in our own current fractured news environment. — Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The Spurs’ lead is 81-59 right now, but if New York can get this one under 20, all of a sudden a comeback doesn’t seem as far-fetched. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026 While all of them are ravishing to behold, some are every inch as far-fetched as a fox winning an archery tournament or Dave Chappelle becoming the sheriff of a small British city. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 11 June 2026 Considering his impact on electronic music, hearing Vince say that his original musical influence was acoustic guitar-and-vocal folk is a little unexpected, but not far-fetched. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-fetched

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unlikely

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Some analysts, however, think a deal is unlikely because the company would not want to be saddled with a broadcast network.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The motion is unlikely to pass, but indicates how deeply politicized the issue has become.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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