forced
Americanadjective
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enforced or compulsory.
forced labor.
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strained, unnatural, or affected.
a forced smile.
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subjected to force.
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required by circumstances; emergency.
a forced landing of an airplane.
adjective
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done because of force; compulsory
forced labour
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false or unnatural
a forced smile
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due to an emergency or necessity
a forced landing
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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
Etymology
Origin of forced
Example Sentences
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The patrollers, responsible for safety on one of the nation’s steepest ski mountains, demanded more pay, arguing that Telluride’s high cost of living forced many to work multiple jobs and make long commutes.
"But, the children of the general public are forced to go to Gulf countries to find jobs."
From BBC
In February, the plaintiff said that she was forced to quit her job.
From Los Angeles Times
Murrin’s lawyers say she shouldn’t be forced to pay, according to a petition they filed last week.
From MarketWatch
The other plaintiff said he would be forced to bike home from his bartending job at around 3 a.m.
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