Far-fetched
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Far-fetched is an adjective meaning Implausible; not likely; difficult to believe.
Meaning
Implausible; not likely; difficult to believe.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Brought from far away.
Example Sentences
He is full of far-fetched ideas to make money.
The idea that any new MZ could be a star of an international motorcycle show is even farther fetched, rather like a Fiat outshining a Ferrari.
it may be, if like industry were used, those far fetched druggs would prosper as well with us, as in those countries, whence now we have them […].
When the honorable member chose to repeat a long list of grievances which he attempted to father upon the present Government, simply because some of the members of it belonged to the late administration, I think it was about the furthest fetched argument he could have got.
Word Forms
- farther-fetched
- farthest-fetched
- farfetched
Synonyms for far-fetched
Depending on context, synonyms include outlandish, wild, impractical.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include undue, capricious, excessive, exaggerated, over-the-top, overkill.
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