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contrived

1. created or arranged in a way that seems artificial and unrealistic

“the ending of the novel is too pat and contrived

adjective

/kənˈtraɪvd/

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contrived

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"The villain's sudden change of heart felt contrived, not _____."

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  • feigned
  • genuine
  • natural
  • authentic
  • artificial
  • forced

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