UNCONTRIVED Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

uncontrived

adjective

Definition of uncontrived

as in spontaneous

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Recent Examples of uncontrived That Hanson so could faithfully and conspiratorially convey that in her naturalistic, uncontrived images came from a place of friendship. — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025 But in Patel's brooding, uncontrived performance, Gawain is remarkably alive as a man — like Patel's David Copperfield — figuring himself out. — Jake Coyle, Star Tribune, 28 July 2021 For hip-hop fans, Pop Smoke’s growling delivery, uncontrived approach and organic fame represented a return of authenticity and realism, industry executives say. — Neil Shah, WSJ, 15 July 2021 The line is sophisticated, but has a uncontrived spirit that plays on masculine, feminine, and historical references. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 5 Mar. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontrived

Adjective

This case is small enough for spontaneous games by the lake, in an airport lounge, or after a long lunch that stretches into sunset cocktails—even the simplest games deserve first-class treatment.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Doctors diagnosed the man with a spontaneous epidural hematoma, which is a blood clot that forms in the head or spine without any preceding trauma.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of spontaneous

Adjective

But millions of pounds unrefrigerated food, mostly meat and seafood, remain in the western freezer, which was unaffected by the blaze.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Owners who generated their seed with at least 50 private dice rolls, or who used a strong passphrase, were unaffected.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

The case that American leadership in this technology carries a genuine security dimension has never looked stupid to me.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
To make Chinese legal institutions more appealing, Beijing would need to grant them genuine autonomy rather than merely expecting professionalism in routine cases.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of genuine

Adjective

There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Few people in the history of the game are as colorful, charming, genuine, authentic and honest as Wash’.

— Mac Engel August 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of authentic

Adjective

That suits the artless, unfiltered way Yo describes her life, spending a fair amount of time recollecting her own childhood.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
By contrast, Erika is a vamp, a woman whose wardrobe encompasses high fashion and BDSM — maybe this is what makes Erika choose him to be her assistant, just as her icy, dominatrix cool appeals to the refreshingly artless Elliot.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026

Definition of artless

Adjective

That is part of Taiwan’s ongoing effort to make its exercises more realistic, following past criticism that some drills were too highly staged.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
With a realistic chance of winning the World Series, the Rays were willing to go all-in.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026