FAR-FETCHED Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

far-fetched

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfecht

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 The notion of the swaggering state swallowing a chunk of its resistant neighbor is completely far-fetched. —

Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 What was said on the internet didn’t have much to do with the real movie that Cronin made, but even as the gossip grew louder and more far-fetched, the emerging auteur didn’t speak out. —

Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026 Five years ago, the notion that a Demi Lovato show would feature Joe Jonas and have Selena Gomez in the audience may have felt far-fetched. —

Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 Honestly, a new bear market in crude is far-fetched given the geopolitical backdrop, and Devon is a North American play. —

Michael Khouw, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for far-fetched

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unlikely

Adjective

Intel's only other major external customer commitment for foundry is unlikely to see real results until 2029 or beyond.

— Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The depiction of the boy is unlikely to be accurate, according to the trust.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026