Meaning Of The Word Contrived

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Contrived? Find Contrived meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Contrived Meaning

Contrived Definition
Contrived Definition

What's The Definition Of Contrived?

contrived
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.
adjective: If you say that the plot of a play, film, or novel is contrived, you mean that it is unlikely and unconvincing.

contrived in American English
too obviously the result of forethought and planning; not spontaneous or natural
adjective: obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained

contrived in British English
adjective: obviously planned, artificial, or lacking in spontaneity; forced; unnatural

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Peasants' Revolt ‐ the first great popular rebellion in English history…
  • Go to someone's head ‐ to confuse, excite, or intoxicate someone; to…
  • Aspirin ‐ a white, crystalline powder, acetylsalicylic acid…
  • Plutology ‐ noun: the study…
  • Shovelful ‐ as much as a shovel will hold; noun: the amount…
  • Unemphatic ‐ adjective: not emphatic; lacking emphasis…
  • Zhu Jiang ‐ noun: a river in SE China, in S Guangdong province…
  • Thick ‐ having relatively great depth; of considerable…
  • Law and order ‐ noun: favouring or advocating strong measures…
  • Poppering ‐ noun: a type of…