contrived

/kən-ˈtrīvd/

from past participle of contrive

adjective

  1. having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial, labored

a contrived plot

verb

  1. devise, plan

  2. to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner

  3. to bring about by stratagem or with difficulty : manage

contrive ways of handling the situation

contrived household utensils from stone