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contrived

The word “contrived” has 2 syllables: con-trived

It's pronounced as /kənˈtraɪvd/

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In the thesaurus, “contrived” has 139 synonyms and 49 antonyms.

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Synonyms for contrived

Antonyms for contrived

Meanings of contrived

  • verb
    1. To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise.
    2. To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
    3. To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
    4. To spend (time, or a period).
  • adjective
    1. Created in a deliberate, rather than natural or spontaneous, way.
    2. Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.

Example Sentences

  • The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
  • His apology seemed contrived, as if he didn’t really mean it.
  • The scene was so contrived that it made the audience laugh.
  • Their conversation sounded contrived, not natural at all.
  • The teacher thought the student’s excuse was contrived and unbelievable.

On this page you'll find 188 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to contrived, such as: ad-libbed, affected, arranged, artful, artificial, artless, assumed.

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