far-fetched
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far-fetched
Illogical, absurd, or removed from reality; a thought or idea that is not obvious or plausible.
Die Vorstellung, dass er den Marathon ohne Training gewinnen könnte, ist völlig abwegig.
The idea that he could win the marathon without training is completely far-fetched.
The word is made up of 'ab' (away from) and 'Weg' (path/way). An 'abwegige' (far-fetched) idea is therefore one that is far from the normal or logical 'Weg' (path) of thinking. This origin helps you understand and remember the meaning.
Sein Vorschlag war so abwegig, dass niemand darauf einging.
His suggestion was so far-fetched that no one responded to it.
'Abwegig' typically describes abstract things such as an idea, a thought, a notion, a theory, or a comparison.
Das ist ein wirklich abwegiger Gedanke.
That is a really far-fetched thought.
The adjective is often intensified with adverbs like 'völlig' (completely), 'total' (totally), or 'gänzlich' (entirely) to express that something is extremely illogical or absurd.
Deine Schlussfolgerung ist völlig abwegig.
Your conclusion is completely far-fetched.
logical
'logisch' and 'abwegig' are clear opposites. 'logisch' says that a thought or explanation is reasonable and coherent. 'abwegig' says that an idea seems implausible, far removed from reality, or not well connected. So 'logisch' fits when something is well justified. 'abwegig' fits when something sounds very unlikely or absurd.
Vor dem Termin findet das Team den Vorschlag abwegig, ganz ohne Vorbereitung zu starten.
Before the appointment, the team finds the suggestion of starting with no preparation at all far-fetched.
Aus Zeitmangel war es logisch, den Termin auf nächste Woche zu verschieben.
Because there was not enough time, it was logical to postpone the appointment until next week.