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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of far-fetched

All of this led to a Super Bowl championship win over Cincinnati, and another one doesn’t seem completely far-fetched given the vulnerabilities of the various teams in the tournament. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025

While the idea of Ross helming a superhero film may seem far-fetched, his approach to storytelling could bring new depth to the genre if studios were so inclined. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2025

Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors This one may seem far-fetched by Golden State has underperformed for a few years now. —George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024

Lamoriello has basically structured his front office so that the only real option to replace him is his son, Chris, so any sort of midseason change seems far-fetched, and even an offseason change is no sure thing. —Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024