Contrived means deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously; artificial or forced.
In a movie review:
"The romantic subplot in the film felt contrived, as the characters had no real chemistry."
In a workplace setting:
"His explanation for missing the deadline seemed contrived, as he kept changing the details."
In a social situation:
"The laughter at the party felt contrived, almost as if everyone was trying too hard to enjoy themselves."