far–fetched

adjective \ˈfär-ˈfecht\

: not likely to happen or be true

Full Definition of FAR-FETCHED

: brought from a remote time or place

: not easily or naturally deduced or introduced : improbable <a far–fetched story>

— far·fetched·ness \-ˈfech(t)-nəs, -ˈfe-chəd-nəs\ noun

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Synonyms: doubtful, dubious, far-fetched, flimsy, questionable, unapt, unlikely

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