far-fetched
adjective
1
: brought from a remote time or place
2
: not easily or naturally deduced or introduced : improbable
a far-fetched story
Examples of far-fetched in a Sentence
an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe
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But that pact came without the protection of a no-trade clause, and as the Cubs sputtered to a second consecutive 83-win, playoff-less season, the idea of trading a controllable second baseman with the ability to play shortstop to upgrade the roster wasn’t too far-fetched.
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Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Moore’s demo may seem far-fetched, but the future of these privacy intrusions may become commonplace.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The state is a target of ceaseless social media and internet criticism, some of it far-fetched but, unfortunately, much of it is deserved, such as its seemingly intractable homelessness crisis.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if life on certain planets—and our ability to reach them—sounds more far-fetched than on others, the team explained that further observations will still help advance the search for extraterrestrial life.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
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Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Moore’s demo may seem far-fetched, but the future of these privacy intrusions may become commonplace.
—Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The state is a target of ceaseless social media and internet criticism, some of it far-fetched but, unfortunately, much of it is deserved, such as its seemingly intractable homelessness crisis.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Even if life on certain planets—and our ability to reach them—sounds more far-fetched than on others, the team explained that further observations will still help advance the search for extraterrestrial life.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Far-fetched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-fetched. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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