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FARFETCHED Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word farfetched. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word farfetched. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FARFETCHED

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dubious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• open to doubt or suspicion

• not convinced

exaggerated
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• represented as greater than is true or reasonable

• enlarged to an abnormal degree

extravagant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

• recklessly wasteful

fanciful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• indulging in or influenced by fancy

• not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

• having a curiously intricate quality

forced
adjectiveadj
adjective

• produced by or subjected to forcing

adjective satellite

• forced or compelled

• made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency

• lacking spontaneity; not natural

implausible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a quality that provokes disbelief

improbable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

adjective satellite

• having a probability too low to inspire belief

• too improbable to admit of belief

incredible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• beyond belief or understanding

preposterous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so unreasonable as to invite derision

remote
adjectiveadj
adjective

• far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship

noun

• a device that can be used to control a machine or apparatus from a distance

adjective satellite

• located far away spatially

• unlikely to occur

• separate or apart in time

• inaccessible and sparsely populated

strained
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking natural ease

• showing signs of mental and emotional tension

• lacking spontaneity; not natural

• struggling for effect

stretched
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

• extended or spread over a wide area or distance

tall
adjectiveadj
adjective

• great in vertical dimension; high in stature

noun

• a garment size for a tall person

adjective satellite

• lofty in style

• having a specified height

• impressively difficult

• too improbable to admit of belief

unbelievable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• beyond belief or understanding

adjective satellite

• having a probability too low to inspire belief

unlikely
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred

• has little chance of being the case or coming about

adjective satellite

• having a probability too low to inspire belief

far-fetched
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable

• (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing

impractical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not practical; not workable or not given to practical matters

adjective satellite

• not practical or realizable; speculative

outlandish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

wild
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

• in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

noun

• a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

• a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition

adverb

• in an uncontrolled and rampant manner

• in a wild or undomesticated manner

adjective satellite

• in a state of extreme emotion

• deviating widely from an intended course

• (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

• without a basis in reason or fact

• talking or behaving irrationally

• involving risk or danger

• fanciful and unrealistic; foolish

• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

• intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

• without civilizing influences

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

Best Hypernyms For FARFETCHED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for farfetched, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
exaggerated implausible improbable unbelievable unlikely unrealistic unsubstantiated

Alternatives for DUBIOUS

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