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WebSep 7, 2023 · Definition of 'contrived' Word Frequency contrived (kəntraɪvd ) adjective If you say that something someone says or does is contrived, you think it is false and deliberate, rather than natural and not planned. [disapproval] There was nothing contrived about what he said. Synonyms: forced, planned, laboured, strained More Synonyms of …
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