What does contrived mean?
Contrived means simple past and past participle of contrive.
Contrived
/kənˈtɹaɪvd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of contrive.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of contrive
- Created in a deliberate, rather than natural or spontaneous, way.
- Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.
Example Sentences
contrived joke
contrived answer
contrived speech
contrived solution
Synonyms for contrived
Antonyms for contrived
Related Words
Word Forms
- more contrived
- most contrived
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for contrived?
Common synonyms include staged, insincere, factitious, artificial.
What is the opposite of contrived?
Possible antonyms include spontaneous.
How do you use contrived in a sentence?
contrived joke
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