Synonyms of far-fetched

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlikely
• improbable
• doubtful
• dubious
• questionable
• odd
• flimsy
• impossible
• bizarre
• implausible
• inconceivable
• ridiculous
• unbelievable
• incredible
• fantastical
• absurd
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• unapt
• preposterous
• outlandish
• nonsensical
• foolish
• fantastic
• unreal
• insane
• crazy
• remote
• outside
• wild
• slight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• probable
• likely
• plausible
• possible
• conceivable
• credible
• potential
• earthly
• believable
• imaginable
• liable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of far-fetched

Other projects indicate the grandiose vision might be a little far-fetched. —Chris Branch, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

Kaczynski’s vision of a species-wide rebellion against our own creations was far-fetched in 1995, but in 2025, even his personal retreat from technological society seems practically impossible. —Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025

This is where optimism or high expectations for the dawning season would be so far-fetched as to be preposterous. —Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025

Looking further ahead, if the norm against conquest continues to erode and countries no longer fear major reprisals for territorial aggression, threats that seem distant or far-fetched now could become real possibilities. —Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2025