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Definition of contrived - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
artificialunnatural or forced, lacking spontaneity
- His contrived smile didn't convince anyone.
2.
unconvincing plotunlikely and unconvincing, especially in a plot
- The novel's contrived plot disappointed many readers.
Origin of contrived
Latin, contrivere (to grind)
Terms with contrived included in their meaning
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contrived
not genuine or artificially created
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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- French:forcé, tiré par les cheveux, ...
- German:gekünstelt, konstruiert, ...
- Italian:forzato, ...
- Spanish:forzado, ...
- Portuguese:forçado, ...
- Chinese:做作, 牵强的, ...
- Japanese:不自然な, 作為的な, ...
- Arabic:مُصْطَنَع, مُفْتَعَل, ...
- Hebrew:מְאוּלָץ, מוּפְרָךְ, ...
- Russian:натянутый, надуманный, ...
- Ukrainian:штучний, надуманий, ...
- Hindi:बनावटी, अविश्वसनीय, ...
Definition of contrive - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
achievesucceed in doing something difficult
- He contrived to finish the project on time.
2.
plotplan or scheme something deceitful
- They contrived a way to avoid taxes.
3.
create skillfullycreate or bring about by deliberate use of skill and artifice
- She managed to contrive a solution despite the limitations..
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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- French:parvenir, manigancer, ...
- German:schaffen, ersinnen, ...
- Italian:riuscire, architettare, ...
- Spanish:ingeniárselas, tramar, ...
- Portuguese:conseguir, tramar, ...
- Chinese:设法, 策划, ...
- Japanese:成し遂げる, 考え出す, ...
- Arabic:تَدَبَّر, حَاكَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַצְלִיחַ, לִזְמוֹם, ...
- Russian:умудриться, замыслить, ...
- Ukrainian:зуміти, замислити, ...
- Hindi:किसी तरह कर लेना, साज़िश रचना, ...
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