far-fetched
adjectiveHow many syllables in far-fetched?
There are 3 syllables in the word far-fetched.How to pronounce far-fetched:
Definition of far-fetched:
- far-fetched (adjective):
- unlikely to be true
- brought from a remote time or place
Synonyms for far-fetched:
bizarre
cock-and-bull
doubtful
dubious
fantastic
flimsy
hard to swallow
implausible
impossible
improbable
incredible
odd
preposterous
questionable
strained
unbelievable
unconvincing
unlikely
unnatural
unrealistic
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