Contrived and Insincere

Contrived

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

Insincere and contrived are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Insincere" instead an adjective "Contrived".

Nearby Words: contrivance, contriving, contriver

Insincere

Insincere adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.
Usage example: the insincere compliments of a spiteful gossip

Contrived and insincere are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrived" instead an adjective "Insincere".

Nearby Words: insincerity, insincerely
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