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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While the increasing imbalance in the relationship between Moscow and Beijing represents a long-term weakness, any predictions of a collapse seem far-fetched, at least in the short-term.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The stagflation parallel of the 1970s isn’t as far-fetched as it was two years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

She sounds already disappointed on their behalf, tired of artists whose far-fetched plans never quite materialize.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Oggie’s story was nearly as far-fetched as the ones Grandpa Portman used to tell, and yet I had no reason to doubt him.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

far-fetched

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