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adjective \ 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

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farfetchedness

play \ˈfär-ˈfech(t)-nəs, -ˈfe-chəd-nəs\ noun

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First Known Use of far-fetched

1548

far-fetched Synonyms

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

FAR-FETCHED Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of far-fetched for English Language Learners

: not likely to happen or be true

FAR-FETCHED Defined for Kids

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adjective far·fetched \ ˈfär-ˈfecht \

Definition of farfetched for Students

:not likely to be true

Her excuse sounded farfetched.

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