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 forced.
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 forced) His praise seemed forced.
hat/haben ... gewollt (to have wanted) I didn't want that.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intentional, deliberate; Antonyms: unintentional, accidental
Etymology
It's the past participle of 'wollen' (to want). It signifies something that was 'wanted' or intended.
Memory Tips
While it can mean 'intentional', it often has a negative sense of being 'contrived' or 'forced'. Think of an actor's smile that is too 'willed' and not genuine.