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 How to pronounce far-fetched (audio)
noun

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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In many ways, the idea of using pigs is not all that far-fetched. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 16 May 2025 The first test of Trump’s idea, however far-fetched, will be at the Cannes film market that starts next week. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 9 May 2025 Kirsten Fitzgerald directs the world premiere of Green’s dramedy about an unlikely friendship, which has its touching moments, even if some of the narrative turns and tonal shifts feel rather sudden or far-fetched. Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 Some reviewers complained that the genre blending was confusing, the plots too far-fetched. Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for far-fetched

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of far-fetched was in 1548

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“Far-fetched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-fetched. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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far-fetched

adjective
ˈfär-ˈfecht
: not easily or naturally thought of : improbable
gave some far-fetched excuse

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