1. A contrived or fabricated narrative plot that lacks authenticity or natural development, often appearing forced or unconvincing
The movie suffered from an artificial storyline that didn't resonate with audiences.
O filme sofreu com um enredo artificial que não resonou com o público.
2. A plot in fiction that seems overly constructed or engineered rather than organically developed
Critics complained about the artificial storyline connecting the two main characters.
Os críticos reclamaram sobre o enredo artificial que conectava os dois personagens principais.