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单词 far-fetched
释义

far-fetched

adjective

ˈfär-ˈfecht How to pronounce far-fetched (audio)
1
: brought from a remote time or place
2
: not easily or naturally deduced or introduced : improbable
a far-fetched story
farfetchedness
ˈfär-ˈfech(t)-nəs How to pronounce far-fetched (audio)
-ˈfe-chəd-nəs
noun

Synonyms

  • doubtful
  • dubious
  • flimsy
  • improbable
  • questionable
  • unapt
  • unlikely
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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

farfetched

adjective

far·​fetched
ˈfär-ˈfecht
: not likely to be true
Her excuse sounded farfetched.

far-fetched

adjective

as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • unlikely
  • improbable
  • doubtful
  • dubious
  • questionable
  • odd
  • flimsy
  • implausible
  • bizarre
  • impossible
  • inconceivable
  • absurd
  • ridiculous
  • unbelievable
  • unthinkable
  • preposterous
  • fantastical
  • incredible
  • unimaginable
  • unapt
  • outlandish
  • nonsensical
  • foolish
  • unreal
  • fantastic
  • insane
  • crazy
  • outside
  • wild
  • remote
  • slight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • probable
  • plausible
  • likely
  • possible
  • conceivable
  • credible
  • potential
  • earthly
  • believable
  • imaginable
  • liable
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