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

Some said the outcome is likely if the industry fails to impose adequate safeguards, while others cast doubt on it as vague and far-fetched. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 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

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