Contrived

//kənˈtɹaɪvd//

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The word "contrived" can be used as adjective, adjective and verb.

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Derived Terms

contrivedly contrivedness uncontrived

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Related Terms

artificial contrive deliberate forced natural spontaneous unnatural unrealistic

Similar Terms

affected affected planned planned unnatural

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