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adjective
- 1. not appearing artificial: "the whole effect was uncontrived"
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Uncontrived means not artificial or difficult to believe. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences with synonyms and related words.
Uncontrived means not showing the effects of planning or devising, or having an artificial or unnatural appearance or quality. See examples of uncontrived in sentences, synonyms, word history, and related entries.
Anything that's uncontrived is natural or spontaneous, rather than fake or pre-planned. An uncontrived speech feels real and heartfelt rather than overly rehearsed and stiff. If something is false or carefully constructed to appear a certain way, it's contrived.
Uncontrived means natural or unplanned. See how to use this adjective in sentences from the Times, Sunday Times and other sources.
Uncontrived means as in spontaneous, natural, or genuine. Find 73 similar and opposite words for uncontrived, such as unaffected, authentic, or artificial, and see examples of usage and related entries.
Uncontrived means not by design or artifice; unforced and impromptu. Find the pronunciation, translation, and related words for uncontrived in this online dictionary.
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