Contrived and Impromptu

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Contrived adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Usage example: the contrived applause of a TV studio audience that has been told when to clap

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Impromptu is an antonym for contrived.

Impromptu adjective - Made or done without previous thought or preparation.

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Contrived is an antonym for impromptu.

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Impromptu and Contrived. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrived/impromptu

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