far-fetched

far–fetched

adjective

Definition of FAR-FETCHED

not likely to be true or to occur <an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe>

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

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

Antonyms likely, probable

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