forced

[fawrst, fohrst]

adjective

1. enforced or compulsory.

   forced labor.

2. strained, unnatural, or affected.

   a forced smile.

3. subjected to force.

4. required by circumstances; emergency.

   a forced landing of an airplane.

forced

/ fɔːst, ˈfɔːsɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. done because of force; compulsory

   forced labour

2. false or unnatural

   a forced smile

3. due to an emergency or necessity

   a forced landing

4. physics caused by an external agency

   a forced vibration

   a forced draught

Other Word Forms

• forcedly adverb
• forcedness noun
• quasi-forced adjective
• unforced adjective
• unforcedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of forced¹

First recorded in 1540–50; force + -ed ²

Example Sentences

In their lawsuit, the former top officials contend that Mr Musk was frustrated about being forced to complete the purchase and that the billionaire falsely accused them of misconduct to push them out.

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She said she “let a lot of things go” in the wake of her husband’s death, which eventually forced her to slow down and get her health back on track.

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Not once does Chiles acknowledge that parents may have pressured or even forced children to pursue this course.

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Instead, his co-winner Bob Wilson was forced to walk over to Milgrom's house, dressed in his pyjamas, and deliver the news through the security camera on his front door.

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“For 37 days, our client was forced to endure medical treatment and recovery with ICE agents in his room, 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” the statement read.

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Related Words

• compelled 
• contrived 
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• involuntary 
• mandatory 
• unwilling