contrived contrived /kənˈtraɪvd/

adjective

1. () Showing effects of planning or manipulation  ( contrived )
   showing effects of planning or manipulation
    A novel with a contrived ending
   a novel with a contrived ending
   
2. Artificially formal  ( contrived , hokey [Informal, N. American] , stilted , artificial )
   artificially formal
    That artificial humility that her husband hated
   that artificial humility that her husband hated
    Contrived coyness
   contrived coyness
    A stilted letter of acknowledgment
   a stilted letter of acknowledgment
    When people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation
   when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation