contrived

[US]/kən'traɪvd/
[UK]/kən'traɪvd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. artificial;forced
Word Forms
Passado simplescontrived
Particípio passadocontrived

Example Sentences

The contrived plot of the movie made it hard to enjoy.

O enredo artificial do filme tornou difícil aproveitá-lo.

Her contrived smile didn't fool anyone.

O sorriso forçado dela não enganou ninguém.

The contrived dialogue in the play felt unnatural.

O diálogo artificial na peça soou artificial.

He made a contrived attempt to appear interested.

Ele fez uma tentativa artificial para parecer interessado.

The contrived ending of the book was disappointing.

O final artificial do livro foi decepcionante.

She gave a contrived excuse for being late.

Ela deu uma desculpa artificial para estar atrasada.

The contrived nature of their friendship was evident to everyone.

A natureza artificial da amizade deles era evidente para todos.

The contrived setup of the experiment led to skewed results.

A configuração artificial do experimento levou a resultados tendenciosos.

His contrived laughter sounded forced.

A risada artificial dele soou forçada.

The contrived atmosphere at the party made her uncomfortable.

A atmosfera artificial na festa a deixou desconfortável.

Real-world Examples

But the whole numbers thing, this 'utils' idea it does seem a little contrived.

Mas a questão dos números inteiros, essa ideia de 'utils', parece um pouco forçada.

Source: Economic Crash Course

But I agree, it does feel a little contrived.

Mas eu concordo, parece um pouco forçado.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2016 Compilation

He certainly contrived to execute his commission with a curious felicity.

Ele certamente tramou executar sua missão com uma curiosa felicidade.

Source: American Version Language Arts Volume 6

A group of scientists contrived a new idea to deal with the experiment.

Um grupo de cientistas elaborou uma nova ideia para lidar com o experimento.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

He contrived, however, to stop his horse just in season to prevent his being dashed against a loaded wagon.

Ele conseguiu, no entanto, parar seu cavalo a tempo de evitar que fosse arremessado contra uma carroça carregada.

Source: Original Chinese Language Class in American Elementary Schools

I can't conceive how he contrived to mismanage his affairs'.

Não consigo conceber como ele conseguiu administrar mal seus assuntos.

Source: The South and the North (Part 2)

Yet not one of the obstacles really existed--all were cleverly contrived deceptions.

No entanto, nenhum dos obstáculos realmente existia - todos eram enganos cuidadosamente elaborados.

Source: The Wonderful Adventures of Oz: The Pumpkin Man

In retrospect, it seems a bit contrived.

Em retrospecto, parece um pouco forçado.

Source: Gravity Falls Season 1

" Through a secret passage which the rogues must have contrived to make quite recently" .

" Através de uma passagem secreta que os bandidos devem ter elaborado recentemente.

Source: The Mystery of 813 (Part 1)

And there, if all goes well, it will stick—blocking the hole in a manner suitable to its rather contrived acronym.

E lá, se tudo correr bem, vai grudar - bloqueando o buraco de uma forma adequada ao seu acrônimo bastante forçado.

Source: The Economist - Technology

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