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farfetched
adjective
(of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 10
- Starts with
- F
- Ends with
- D
- Contains
- ARFETCHE
- Scrabble score
- 22
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
(of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing
“a farfetched excuse”
adjective
(of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable
“He was always full of far-fetched plans, none of which ever worked”
In context
Example Sentences
a farfetched excuse
He was always full of far-fetched plans, none of which ever worked