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 notion of bots overtaking the extremely bifurcated internet is far-fetched to some AI experts. — ABC News, 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 The Warriors could ask him to take a discount, but like the thought of moving him to a new team, that scenario is far-fetched. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-fetched

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unlikely

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Despite the hefty reservation payments, the Roadster is unlikely to become a major revenue source for Tesla.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The deal was therefore unlikely to meaningfully strengthen Russia's war finances, Aleksashenko said.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

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