Contrived and Simulated

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

Simulated adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Usage example: the simulated friendliness in public of two politicians who can't stand each other in private

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Contrived and simulated are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrived" instead an adjective "Simulated".

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