contrived

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été délibérément élaboré ou arrangé plutôt que de survenir naturellement, souvent avec une connotation d'artifice, de manque de naturel ou de spontanéité, ou d'effort trop visible.

Describes something that is deliberately created rather than arising naturally, often implying artificiality or lack of spontaneity.

1. Artificial or forcedB2formal

   Deliberately created rather than arising naturally; lacking spontaneity.

   artificiel, forcé

   • The plot of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
   • Her smile seemed contrived and insincere.
   • The dialogue in the play was too contrived to be believable.

   Synonymesaffectedartificialfabricatedforcedlaboredmanufacturedstiltedstrainedstudiedunnatural

   Antonymesauthenticgenuinenaturalrealsincerespontaneousunaffectedunforced

2. Planned in advanceB2formal

   Arranged or planned in a way that seems unnatural or forced.

   artificiel, forcé

   • The meeting was a contrived attempt to resolve the conflict.
   • His excuse for being late sounded contrived.
   • The ending of the story was too contrived to be satisfying.

   Synonymesaffectedartificialforcedlaboredstagedstiltedstrainedunnatural

   Antonymesnaturalspontaneous

• Verbe désignant l'action de planifier ou de créer quelque chose avec habileté ou ingéniosité, impliquant souvent une part d'inventivité ou de ruse.

A verb used to indicate the act of planning or creating something cleverly or with skill, often involving a degree of ingenuity or deception.

1. Plan cleverlyC1formal

   To plan or devise something with cleverness or skill, often in a creative way.

   Combiner ingénieusement

   • She contrived a brilliant scheme to raise funds for the charity.
   • The engineers contrived a new mechanism to improve efficiency.
   • He contrived a way to escape from the locked room.

   Synonymesconcoctdesigndeviseengineerfabricateformulatehatchinventplotscheme

   Antonymesbotchbungleflubmishandle

2. Manage despite difficultiesC1formal

   To succeed in doing something despite obstacles or limited resources.

   réussir malgré les difficultés

   • Despite the rain, they contrived to finish the outdoor event.
   • She contrived to arrive on time even after missing the bus.
   • He contrived to keep the secret from everyone.

   Synonymesarrangeengineerfinaglemanagemaneuverswingwanglework

   Antonymesfail

3. Fake or fabricateC2formal

   To create something in a dishonest or artificial way.

   Fabriquer de toutes pièces

   • The witness contrived a false story to mislead the court.
   • They contrived an excuse for their absence.
   • He contrived a document to support his claim.

   Synonymesconcoctcook upfabricateinventmake upmanufacture

   Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealtellunmask