far-fetched

[US]/ˌfɑːˈfetʃt/
[UK]/ˌfɑrˈfetʃt/

Translation

adj.unlikely and unconvincing; implausible

Phrases & Collocations

far-fetched story

far-fetched idea

seems far-fetched

far-fetched explanation

too far-fetched

finding it far-fetched

far-fetched notion

consider it far-fetched

far-fetched claim

sounds far-fetched

Example Sentences

his explanation for losing the game was far-fetched and unbelievable.

the plot of the movie was a bit far-fetched, but entertaining nonetheless.

i found his alibi for the night to be completely far-fetched.

the idea of finding gold in our backyard seems far-fetched to me.

the theory that aliens built the pyramids is a far-fetched notion.

it's far-fetched to think we'll finish the project on time.

her claim that she saw a ghost was far-fetched and unlikely.

the connection between these events is far-fetched at best.

suggesting he's responsible is far-fetched; he was miles away.

the notion of winning the lottery is far-fetched, but people dream.

it's far-fetched to assume they'd agree with our proposal.

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