forced

forced

adjective

: caused by necessity

: obtained by using power or force

: done with effort : not natural or sincere

Full Definition of FORCED

1

:  compelled by force or necessity :  involuntary <a forced landing>

2

:  done or produced with effort, exertion, or pressure <a forced laugh>

— forced·ly \ˈfȯr-səd-lē\ adverb

Examples of FORCED

1. <forced attendance at political indoctrination sessions>
2. <wasn't too excited about their wedding plans and so gave them a forced smile>

First Known Use of FORCED

circa 1537

Related to FORCED

Synonyms

compulsory, mandatory, imperative, incumbent, involuntary, necessary, nonelective, obligatory, peremptory, required

Antonyms

elective, optional, voluntary

Related Words

all-important, essential, indispensable, needed, requisite; insistent, persistent, pressing, urgent; demanded, enforced; coercive

Near Antonyms

chosen, discretionary; dispensable, unnecessary, unneeded, unwanted; inconsequential, insignificant, nonessential, unimportant

Rhymes with FORCED

horst