far-fetched
adjective
1
: brought from a remote time or place
2
: not easily or naturally deduced or introduced : improbable
a far-fetched story
Examples of far-fetched in a Sentence
an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe
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At the time, her motive was to teach cooking and economic empowerment, especially in an era where the latter was far-fetched.
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Reading Richard’s words for the Smithsonian podcast changed everything.
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
With so much happening in the early scenes, this break from reality doesn't seem so far-fetched.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
When bitcoin and other cryptoassets were only owned by a small percentage of the overall investing marketplace the concept of pricing housing and other assets in bitcoin or cryptoassets would have seemed far-fetched at best and a potential waste of time and investing energy at worst.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The possibility of pro team owners colluding on player contracts is not so far-fetched when considering pro sports history.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
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Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
With so much happening in the early scenes, this break from reality doesn't seem so far-fetched.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
When bitcoin and other cryptoassets were only owned by a small percentage of the overall investing marketplace the concept of pricing housing and other assets in bitcoin or cryptoassets would have seemed far-fetched at best and a potential waste of time and investing energy at worst.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
The possibility of pro team owners colluding on player contracts is not so far-fetched when considering pro sports history.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for far-fetched
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“Far-fetched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/far-fetched. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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