contrived
kənˈtraɪvd
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Definition of contrived - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
artificialunnatural or forced, lacking spontaneity
  • His contrived smile didn't convince anyone.
artificial forced stilted
2.
unconvincing plotunlikely and unconvincing, especially in a plot
  • The novel's contrived plot disappointed many readers.
artificial forced unnatural
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Origin of contrived

Latin, contrivere (to grind)

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contrived
not genuine or artificially created
subtleadj.
clever design
cleverly designed or contrived
appearance
contrived or insincere in appearance

Examples of contrived in a sentence

  • Her contrived apology didn't seem sincere to the audience.
  • The film's ending felt contrived and unrealistic.
  • Critics called the storyline contrived and predictable.

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  1. French:forcé, tiré par les cheveux, ...
  2. German:gekünstelt, konstruiert, ...
  3. Italian:forzato, ...
  4. Spanish:forzado, ...
  5. Portuguese:forçado, ...
  6. Chinese:做作, 牵强的, ...
  7. Japanese:不自然な, 作為的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُصْطَنَع, مُفْتَعَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְאוּלָץ, מוּפְרָךְ, ...
  10. Russian:натянутый, надуманный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:штучний, надуманий, ...
  12. Hindi:बनावटी, अविश्वसनीय, ...
contrive
kənˈtraɪv

Definition of contrive - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
achievesucceed in doing something difficult
  • He contrived to finish the project on time.
devise engineer
2.
plotplan or scheme something deceitful
  • They contrived a way to avoid taxes.
devise engineer scheme
3.
create skillfullycreate or bring about by deliberate use of skill and artifice
  • She managed to contrive a solution despite the limitations..
devise engineer fabricate
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Origin of contrive

Old French, controver (devise)

Examples of contrive in a sentence

  • She contrived a way to attend the concert.
  • He contrived a plot to steal the jewels.
  • They contrived an elaborate scheme to deceive investors.
  • He can contrive a plan in no time.
  • They contrive ways to make the event special.

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  1. French:parvenir, manigancer, ...
  2. German:schaffen, ersinnen, ...
  3. Italian:riuscire, architettare, ...
  4. Spanish:ingeniárselas, tramar, ...
  5. Portuguese:conseguir, tramar, ...
  6. Chinese:设法, 策划, ...
  7. Japanese:成し遂げる, 考え出す, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدَبَّر, حَاكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַצְלִיחַ, לִזְמוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:умудриться, замыслить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зуміти, замислити, ...
  12. Hindi:किसी तरह कर लेना, साज़िश रचना, ...

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