far-fetched

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfecht 

1

: brought from a remote time or place

2

: not easily or naturally deduced or introduced : improbable

a far-fetched story

farfetchedness

ˈfär-ˈfech(t)-nəs, 

-ˈfe-chəd-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of far-fetched

• unlikely

Examples of far-fetched in a Sentence

an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe

Recent Examples on the Web

Without knowing how long Huntley potentially will be sidelined, that seems a little far-fetched. — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The idea of making films of his own still seemed far-fetched—that was for people with the right diplomas and connections. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026

Some said such an outcome is likely if the industry fails to impose adequate safeguards, while others characterized it as vague and far-fetched. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Our save-the-planet narratives are becoming increasingly far-fetched. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for far-fetched

• overstretched
• etched
• fetched
• sketched
• stretched
• farfetched
• outstretched

Kids Definition

far-fetched

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfecht

: not easily or naturally thought of : improbable

gave some far-fetched excuse