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uncontrived

con·trived
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-trahyvd]
    • /kənˈtraɪvd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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