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 If this seems too far-fetched, reformers could still push states to consolidate their primaries on fewer days – to create a set of regional primaries. — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 But some experts say the notion of bots overtaking the entire extremely bifurcated internet is far-fetched. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 So the idea of the setting actually moving out West isn’t too far-fetched. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 That dream might look far-fetched to many watching this weekend, but be careful when doubting Djokovic. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-fetched

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unlikely

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Friedman began her remarks by reminding the audience of von Furstenberg’s unlikely beginning, born in Brussels to a Holocaust survivor.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Dahlia Scheindlin, a veteran pollster who works for left-of-center candidates and parties in Israel, speculated that the number of returning overseas voters was unlikely to be big enough to change the outcome of the election.

— Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

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