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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

contrived

/kənˈtraɪvd/ adjective · British & US
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What does contrived mean?

adjective

Artificially created or constructed; not natural or spontaneous. Intentionally planned or arranged in a way that seems unnatural or artificial.

Example

"The plot twist was contrived to keep the audience guessing, but it felt forced and unrealistic."

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