What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ned resents contrived affection (10)" mean?

The definition is "affection". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NED + RESENTS = TENDERNESS; definition: "affection" The answer is TENDERNESS.

Ned resents contrived affection (10)

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