far-fetched
adjective
improbable; not naturally pertinent; being only remotely connected; forced; strained.
farfetched
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a variation of
far-fetched.
Example Sentences
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Any hope that higher priced imports will force middle-income Americans into high-priced products is farfetched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Nvidia did not respond to a request for comment but told The Information that they had not seen any evidence of this and that "such smuggling seems farfetched".
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
Was a sedated flight back to his native Europe really a possibility or farfetched?
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2025
“But when you believe them, at least they can give you answers. If you’re scared of the unknown,” conspiracy theories offer “an answer, no matter how farfetched it is.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
We both knew this was his most farfetched idea.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
