far-fetched

To strongly emphasize that something is very unlikely and difficult to believe.

To emphasize that something is unlikely and difficult to believe.

To suggest that something is somewhat unlikely or hard to believe, but not completely impossible.

To suggest that something is somewhat unlikely or hard to believe, in a slightly more formal way than 'a little'.

To indicate that something is moderately unlikely or difficult to believe.

Used to state that an idea or story is unlikely to be true.

Used to express that an idea or story appears unlikely to be true.

Used when an idea or story, upon being heard, sounds unlikely to be true.