far-fetched far-fetched /fɑːr fɛtʃt/

adjective

1. (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing  ( far-fetched , farfetched )
   (of a theory or explanation) highly imaginative but unlikely and unconvincing
    A farfetched excuse
   a farfetched excuse
   
2. (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be improbable  ( far-fetched , farfetched )
   (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
   He was always full of far-fetched plans, none of which ever worked