contrived
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/kənˈtraɪvd/
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/kənˈtraɪvd/
Something that is planned or made up, rather than natural or spontaneous.
The story's ending felt contrived, as if it was created just for the sake of having an ending.
物語の結末は作り物のようで、ただ結末を持つためだけに作られたかのようでした。