contrived

UK
/kənˈtraɪvd/
US
/kənˈtraɪvd/
contrivedadjective
more contrived
Comp.
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Super.
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Translations
The plot of the movie was contrived and unconvincing.
Сюжет фильма был надуманным и неубедительным.
Her smile seemed contrived and insincere.
Ее улыбка казалась искусственной и неискренней.
Additional translations
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Definitions
Deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously; artificial.
The movie's plot was so contrived that it was hard to take seriously.
Having an unnatural or false appearance or quality.
Her contrived smile made it clear she was not genuinely happy.
contrivedpast participle
UK
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Definitions
Having been contrived; deliberately devised or fabricated.
The elaborate hoax was a contrived scheme to gain publicity.
contriveverb

contrived

Past Simple

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Past Simple
contrived
Past Participle
contriving
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtraɪv/
US
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Translations
He managed to contrive a new device for the experiment.
Ему удалось изобрести новое устройство для эксперимента.
She contrived to finish the project on time despite the setbacks.
Она умудрилась закончить проект вовремя, несмотря на трудности.
They contrived a plan to surprise their friend on his birthday.
Они замышляли план, чтобы удивить своего друга на его день рождения.
Definitions
To plan with ingenuity; to devise or invent.
She managed to contrive a way to get the project done on time despite the setbacks.
To bring about or manage by a plan or scheme.
He contrived to meet her at the coffee shop by pretending it was a coincidence.