forced
adjective/fɔːst/
/fɔːrst/
Word Family
- force noun verb
- forceful adjective
- forcefully adverb
- forced adjective (≠ unforced)
- forcible adjective
- forcibly adverb
- enforce verb
- happening or done against somebody’s will
- victims of forced marriage
- forced relocation to a job in another city
- I hope there will be no need for the forced sale of any property.
- Many are unhappy about the forced repatriation of the refugees.
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- not sincere; not the result of real emotions
- She said she was enjoying herself but her smile was forced.
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesc2- It's a much more natural and less forced way of getting to know people.
- They exchanged hellos and forced smiles.
- His voice sounded forced and sulky.
see also unforced
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