Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
far-fetched
Adjective
/fɑːr ˈfɛtʃt/
Definition
Unlikely to be true or plausible.
Examples
- Her explanation for being late was quite far-fetched.
- The plot of the movie was so far-fetched that it lost my interest.
- He made a far-fetched claim that he could run a marathon without training.
Meaning
Something that is far-fetched is difficult to believe because it is unrealistic or improbable.
Synonyms
- Unlikely
- Improbable
- Incredible
