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contrivance Antonyms

Opposite of contrivance

Pinning down the opposite of contrivance requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The use of skill or cunning to create or bring about something, especially with a consequent sense of artificiality, manipulation, or deceit.

Usage Example

"The novel's sudden happy ending felt like an obvious narrative spontaneity rather than a natural resolution."

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spontaneity
Strong
naturalness
sincerity
candor

Similar words to contrivance

Words similar to contrivance shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

contraption
artifice
gadget
stratagem
device
scheme
apparatus
machination
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• Nearby Words

contributory
contrite
contrition
contrivance
contrive
contrived
contriver

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Contrivance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/contrivance
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