contrived

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

ruОписывает что-то, что было намеренно создано, а не возникло естественным путем, часто подразумевая искусственность или отсутствие спонтанности.esDescribe algo que ha sido deliberadamente creado o planeado, en lugar de surgir de forma natural, a menudo implicando artificialidad, falta de espontaneidad o un esfuerzo forzado que se nota.frDécrit 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.deBeschreibt etwas, das absichtlich hergestellt oder erdacht wurde und nicht natürlich entstanden ist; oft mit der Nebenbedeutung von Künstlichkeit, Unnatürlichkeit oder fehlender Spontaneität.ptDescreve algo que foi criado de forma deliberada e forçada, em vez de surgir naturalmente, geralmente implicando artificialidade, falta de espontaneidade ou algo pouco convincente.zh形容某事物是人为刻意造出来的，而非自然产生，常含做作、生硬或不自然的意味。arيصف شيئًا صُنع أو رُتِّب عن قصد وتكلّف بدل أن ينشأ بشكل طبيعي أو عفوي، وغالبًا ما يوحي بالتصنّع وعدم الصدق أو الإقناع. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف حبكة أو حجة أو موقف يبدو مفروضًا وغير طبيعي.

1. Artificial or forced B2 formal

   Deliberately created rather than arising naturally; lacking spontaneity.

   • 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.

   ruНадуманный или неестественныйesArtificial o forzadofrartificiel, forcédeGekünstelt oder erzwungenptArtificial ou forçadozh人为的或勉强的arمصطنع أو متكلف

   Sinônimos: affectedartificialfabricatedforcedlaboredmanufacturedstiltedstrainedstudiedunnatural

   Antônimos: authenticgenuinenaturalrealsincerespontaneousunaffectedunforced

2. Planned in advance B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruНадуманныйesartificiosofrartificiel, forcédeGekünsteltptForçadozh人为安排的arمُتَصَنَّع

   Sinônimos: affectedartificialforcedlaboredstagedstiltedstrainedunnatural

   Antônimos: naturalspontaneous

• more contrived comparative form
• most contrived superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по планированию или созданию чего-либо ловко или умело, часто включающего долю изобретательности или обмана.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de idear o crear algo con habilidad o astucia, a menudo implicando ingenio o engaño. También puede significar lograr algo por medios ingeniosos o mañosos.frVerbe désignant l'action de planifier ou de créer quelque chose avec habileté ou ingéniosité, impliquant souvent une part d'inventivité ou de ruse.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas durch Geschick, Einfallsreichtum oder List zu planen, zu erreichen oder zu erfinden; oft mit dem Nebensinn von Trick oder Manipulation.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de planejar ou criar algo de forma hábil ou engenhosa, muitas vezes envolvendo inventividade ou manipulação. Pode também significar conseguir fazer algo com esforço ou astúcia.zh动词，指巧妙地或设法地计划、设计或创造出某事物，常含有运用聪明才智或欺骗手段的意味。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على تدبير أمر أو التخطيط له بمهارة أو حيلة، وغالبًا ما يتضمن قدرًا من الابتكار أو الخداع. ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى ينجح في تحقيق شيء بصعوبة أو بالكاد.

1. Plan cleverly C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruИзобретатьesIdear con ingeniofrCombiner ingénieusementdeErsinnenptPlanejar com astúciazh巧妙策划arيبتكر

   Sinônimos: concoctdesigndeviseengineerfabricateformulatehatchinventplotscheme

   Antônimos: botchbungleflubmishandle

2. Manage despite difficulties C1 formal

   To succeed in doing something despite obstacles or limited resources.

   • 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.

   ruУхитритьсяesIngeniárselas para lograr algofrréussir malgré les difficultésdeEs schaffenptConseguir apesar das dificuldadeszh设法做到arتمكّن رغم الصعوبات

   Sinônimos: arrangeengineerfinaglemanagemaneuverswingwanglework

   Antônimos: fail

3. Fake or fabricate C2 formal

   To create something in a dishonest or artificial way.

   • 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.

   ruСфабриковатьesFingir o fabricarfrFabriquer de toutes piècesdeErschwindelnptFabricarzh捏造arاختلاق

   Sinônimos: concoctcook upfabricateinventmake upmanufacture

   Antônimos: discloseexposerevealtellunmask

• contrived past participle
• contrived past simple
• contriving present participle
• contrives third person singular