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
• 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

So the idea of the setting actually moving out West isn’t too far-fetched. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

That dream might look far-fetched to many watching this weekend, but be careful when doubting Djokovic. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

The Warriors could ask him to take a discount, but like the thought of moving him to a new team, that scenario is far-fetched. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Collective company profit margins have marched persistently upward for a quarter-century, reaching levels once deemed far-fetched. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026