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contrived

[kənˈtraɪvd]

contrived Definition

  • 1deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously
  • 2strained or artificial

Using contrived: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "contrived" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dialogue was so contrived that it sounded fake.

  • Example

    The plot of the movie was too contrived to be believable.

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    Her smile seemed contrived and insincere.

  • Example

    The party decorations looked contrived and overdone.

contrived Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with contrived

  • a situation that has been deliberately created, often for a specific purpose

    Example

    The argument between the two characters felt like a contrived situation to move the plot forward.

  • an ending that feels forced or artificial, often used in reference to movies or books

    Example

    The contrived ending ruined an otherwise good movie.

  • dialogue that feels forced or unnatural, often used in reference to movies or plays

    Example

    The actors struggled with the contrived dialogue in the poorly written play.

Origins of contrived

from Latin 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'trivium' meaning 'place where three roads meet'

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Summary: contrived in Brief

The term 'contrived' [kənˈtraɪvd] refers to something that is deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously. It can describe situations, endings, or dialogue in movies, books, or plays that feel forced or artificial. 'Contrived' is often used as a formal synonym for 'artificial' or 'forced.'