far-fetched

far–fetched

adj \ˈfär-ˈfecht\

Definition of FAR-FETCHED

1

: brought from a remote time or place

2

: not easily or naturally deduced or introduced : improbable <a far–fetched story>

— far·fetched·ness \-ˈfech(t)-nəs, -ˈfe-chəd-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of FAR-FETCHED

1548

Related to FAR-FETCHED

Synonyms: doubtful, dubious, far-fetched, flimsy, questionable, unapt, unlikely

Antonyms: likely, probable

Related Words: implausible, impossible, inconceivable, incredible, unbelievable, unimaginable, unthinkable; absurd, bizarre, crazy, fantastic (also fantastical), foolish, insane, nonsensical, odd, outlandish, preposterous, ridiculous, unreal, wild; outside, remote, slight

Near Antonyms: believable, conceivable, credible, earthly, imaginable, plausible; possible, potential; liable

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