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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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But this narrative is not as far-fetched as it otherwise might appear.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

That, at this stage, seems far-fetched - but so did the idea of Hodgson reappearing on the touchline, until Friday's announcement by Bristol City.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Still, she believes that the teachers’ fears of Meta AI glasses being used as a cheating tool are a bit far-fetched, at least for now.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 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