far-fetched

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfecht 

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 

noun

Synonyms of far-fetched

• unlikely

Examples of far-fetched in a Sentence

an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe

Recent Examples on the Web

For many, being told that life is a series of dark trade-offs in a deadly struggle over finite resources does not sound far-fetched at all. — Via Haymarket Books, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

If this seems too far-fetched, reformers could still push states to consolidate their primaries on fewer days – to create a set of regional primaries. — Robert Boatright, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

The concept of Whalefall may seem far-fetched, but the science behind the premise was very well researched. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

But some experts say the notion of bots overtaking the entire extremely bifurcated internet is far-fetched. — Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for far-fetched

• overstretched
• etched
• fetched
• sketched
• stretched
• farfetched
• outstretched

Kids Definition

far-fetched

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfecht

: not easily or naturally thought of : improbable

gave some far-fetched excuse