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farfetched
adjective
(of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing
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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”
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A farfetched excuse
He was always full of far-fetched plans, none of which ever worked
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