contrived

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(con-trived) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. planned or made in a way that seems unnatural.

Example Sentence

They contrived to sabotage their boss.

More Example Sentences

The story felt contrived and unrealistic.

Synonyms

forced; artificial; fabricated

Antonyms

natural; spontaneous; genuine

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Rhymes

  • dived
  • lived
  • thrived

  • arrived
  • contrived
  • deprived
  • derived
  • revived
  • shortlived
  • survived