contrived

The definition of contrived is something that seems made-up or forced, or that doesn't ring true.

(adjective)

When a plot of a movie or book is far-fetched and doesn't ring true, this is an example of a plot that would be described as contrived.

See contrived in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

too obviously the result of forethought and planning; not spontaneous or natural

See contrived in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Obviously planned or calculated; not spontaneous or natural; labored: a novel with a contrived ending.

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