as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe
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Recent Examples of far-fetched
At the time, her motive was to teach cooking and economic empowerment, especially in an era where the latter was far-fetched.
Making History on 2/2/22
Reading Richard’s words for the Smithsonian podcast changed everything.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
With so much happening in the early scenes, this break from reality doesn't seem so far-fetched.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
When bitcoin and other cryptoassets were only owned by a small percentage of the overall investing marketplace the concept of pricing housing and other assets in bitcoin or cryptoassets would have seemed far-fetched at best and a potential waste of time and investing energy at worst.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The possibility of pro team owners colluding on player contracts is not so far-fetched when considering pro sports history.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
With so much happening in the early scenes, this break from reality doesn't seem so far-fetched.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
When bitcoin and other cryptoassets were only owned by a small percentage of the overall investing marketplace the concept of pricing housing and other assets in bitcoin or cryptoassets would have seemed far-fetched at best and a potential waste of time and investing energy at worst.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The possibility of pro team owners colluding on player contracts is not so far-fetched when considering pro sports history.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-fetched
unlikely
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The state has argued that Black would be unconscious and unlikely to feel pain.—
Kelly Puente,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 July 2025
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However, evidence suggests that consistently getting it right over the long term is extremely unlikely.—
Rory O'Hara,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Far-fetched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-fetched. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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