Contrived: meaning, definitions and examples
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contrived
[ kənˈtraɪvd ]
invented or created in a forced or artificial way
Contrived refers to something that seems unnatural, forced, or artificial, as if it was created in a deliberate and sometimes clumsy manner. It often implies that the outcome is not genuine or sincere.
Synonyms
artificial, forced, staged, strained, unnatural
Examples of usage
- The contrived plot of the movie made it hard to believe in the characters' actions.
- Her contrived smile didn't fool anyone; it was obvious she was unhappy.
to plan or create something in a clever but artificial way
As a verb, contrived means to plan or create something in a clever but often artificial or unrealistic way. It suggests a deliberate effort to make something happen or appear in a particular manner.
Synonyms
design, devise, orchestrate, plan, scheme
Examples of usage
- She contrived a way to sneak out of the house without being noticed.
- He contrived a story to explain his absence from work.
Translations
Translations of the word "contrived" in other languages:
🇵🇹 forçado
🇮🇳 बनावटी
🇩🇪 gekünstelt
🇮🇩 dibuat-buat
🇺🇦 надуманий
🇵🇱 sztuczny
🇯🇵 不自然な
🇫🇷 forcé
🇪🇸 forzado
🇹🇷 zoraki
🇰🇷 부자연스러운
🇸🇦 مصطنع
🇨🇿 přitažený za vlasy
🇸🇰 vynútený
🇨🇳 做作的
🇸🇮 prisiljen
🇮🇸 þvingaður
🇰🇿 жасанды
🇬🇪 გათვლილი
🇦🇿 məcburi
🇲🇽 forzado
Word origin
The word 'contrived' originated from the Latin word 'contrivere,' which means 'to plan, devise.' The concept of contriving or inventing something has been present in human history for centuries, as individuals have always sought to create solutions or scenarios through clever planning. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both the idea of creating something in a clever manner and the notion of something being forced or artificial.
See also: contrive.