contrived
/kənˈtɹaɪvd/
Meanings
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adjective
made with great artificiality, intricacy, or overrefinement, often to the point of being unnatural or pretentious.
- "The contrived plot of the novel was not believable."
- "His attempts to be funny were contrived and forced."
Pronunciation
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/kənˈtɹaɪvd/
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Antonyms
spontaneous
Synonyms
becast , cast about , hatch , plan , plot , scheme , staged
Rhymes
Words rhyming with contrivedrives , hives , dives , rives
Variants
List of all variants of contrived that leads to same resultcontrived , contrive , contriver , contrivers , contrives , contriving
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.late 15th century. Originally: artfully devised, contrived, from the past participle of contrive.
Trivia
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The word 'contrive' comes from the Latin 'contrivus', meaning 'a turning together'.
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The word 'contrived' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.
Related Concepts
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artifice: The use of elaborate and intricate means to achieve a desired effect.
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pretentious: Affecting or attempting to affect an impressive or grand manner, often with little or no basis.
Quotes
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There are some who scorn that sterling art form, the afternoon soap opera, alleging that its characters are unbelievable, its plots "contrived" and its action negligible.
- Lydel Sims,{it}Assignment: Memphis{/it},1982 -
… it may remind readers of Christopher Nolan's ingeniously "contrived" mystery film "Memento" …
- Joyce Carol Oates,{it}New Yorker{/it},4 Apr. 2005 -
The music industry has become far more image conscious and "contrived" since her first album affected me so profoundly …
- Lisa Marie Presley,{it}Time{/it},18 Apr. 2005
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'contrived' has been used in literature to describe characters or situations that seem unnatural or forced. In art, it can refer to a work that appears overly complex or artificial. In music, a contrived melody might be one that is overly complex or difficult to remember.
How to Memorize "contrived"
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visualize
- Visualize a person trying too hard to be something they're not, or a complex machine that seems unnecessary.
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associate
- Associate the word 'contrived' with the word 'artificial' or 'pretentious'.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word as 'constructed' or 'manufactured'.
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