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uncontrived

adjective
un·​con·​trived | \ ˌən-kÉ™n-ˈtrÄ«vd How to pronounce uncontrived (audio) \

Definition of uncontrived

: not showing the effects of planning or devising : having an artificial or unnatural appearance or quality : not contrived But it all felt natural and uncontrived because it was written very clearly with her voice.— Jen Chaney models in uncontrived poses

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 The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Miu Miu's Fall '19 Show Is Almost Here, and You Can Stream It Live," 5 Mar. 2019 After all, the siblings’ love of sportif-chic details, '90s influences, and uncontrived chic is one that has been cultivated in tandem. — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, "Gigi vs. Bella! How the Hadid Sisters Do Airport Beauty," 25 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of uncontrived

1612, in the meaning defined above

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