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contrived

Adjective

Meaning

• Deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.

• Giving a sense of artificiality.

Examples

• The dialogue in the play felt contrived.

• The outcome of the story was somewhat contrived.

• His excuse sounded contrived and unconvincing.

contrived

Adjective

Meaning

• Deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.

• Giving a sense of artificiality.

Examples

• The dialogue in the play felt contrived.

• The outcome of the story was somewhat contrived.

• His excuse sounded contrived and unconvincing.