Adjective
gewollt
Pronunciation: /ɡəˈvɔlt/
contrived; unnatural; awkward; cheesy
B2
rank #3,539
Meanings
Adjective
- contrived; unnatural; awkward; cheesy
- deliberate; intentional; intended
Example sentence
Diese Wirkung war durchaus gewollt.
That effect was quite deliberate.
Usage
- gewollt wirken — seem contrived or forced; often critical
- so gewollt sein — be intended that way; another common sense
Sein Lächeln wirkte freundlich, aber etwas gewollt.
His smile seemed friendly but somewhat forced.