1. The plot of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
(Alur cerita film terasa dipaksakan dan tidak realistis.)

2. It was obvious that her smile was contrived and insincere.
(Terlihat jelas bahwa senyumnya dipaksakan dan tidak tulus.)

3. The designer's attempt to make the dress look vintage was contrived and unconvincing.
(Upaya desainer untuk membuat gaun terlihat klasik terasa dipaksakan dan tidak meyakinkan.)

4. The excuse he gave for being late seemed contrived and rehearsed.
(Alasan yang dia berikan karena terlambat terasa dipaksakan dan sudah diingat-ingat.)

5. The dialogue in the play felt contrived and forced, lacking natural flow.
(Dialog dalam pertunjukan terasa dipaksakan dan dipaksakan, kurang aliran alami.)

6. Her attempt to make friends with the popular girls seemed contrived and desperate.
(Usahanya untuk berteman dengan gadis-gadis populer terasa dipaksakan dan putus asa.)