gewollt
Translation
intentional, deliberate, contrived, wanted
Examples
Das war ein gewollter Effekt.
That was an intentional effect.
Sein Lächeln wirkte sehr gewollt.
His smile seemed very contrived.
Das habe ich nicht gewollt.
I didn't want that.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is gewollt (sth. is intentional) The effect was intentional.
sth. seems gewollt (sth. seems contrived) His praise seemed contrived.
hat/haben ... gewollt (to have wanted) I didn't want that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: absichtlich, beabsichtigt; Antonyms: ungewollt, zufällig
Etymology
The past participle of 'wollen' (to want). It describes something that was 'wanted' or 'willed' to be a certain way.
Memory Tips
Think of 'willed' into existence. If something is 'too willed' (zu gewollt), it can seem unnatural or forced, which is a common negative connotation.