Konstruiert
Translation
contrived, constructed, artificial, forced
Examples
Die Geschichte klang sehr konstruiert.
The story sounded very contrived.
Das ist ein konstruiertes Beispiel.
That is a constructed example.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) contrived, constructed That is a constructed situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: artificial, contrived; Antonyms: natural, genuine
Etymology
From Latin 'construere' (to build up), it's the past participle of the verb 'konstruieren' (to construct).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'constructed' or 'contrived' story – something that doesn't feel natural or spontaneous.