far-fetched

Definitions

Unlikely and unconvincing; implausible.

Strained or forced in meaning or connection.

Examples

The idea that we could travel to another galaxy by next week seems completely far-fetched.

Although his explanation sounded a bit far-fetched, the evidence eventually proved he was telling the truth.

Synonyms

implausible unlikely improbable incredible dubious fanciful preposterous

Antonyms

plausible believable credible likely probable reasonable realistic