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- [kuh n-trahyvd]
- /kənˈtraɪvd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-trahyvd]
- /kənˈtraɪvd/
Definitions of uncontrived word
- adjective uncontrived obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained: a contrived story. 1
- adjective uncontrived natural or unplanned 0
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Origin of uncontrived
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; contrive + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Uncontrived
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncontrived popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
uncontrived usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncontrived
adj uncontrived
- artless — Someone who is artless is simple and honest, and does not think of deceiving other people.
- break loose — to free oneself by force
- inartificial — Not artificial; natural; simple; artless.
- laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
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