forced

adjective

ˈfȯrst 

1

: compelled by force or necessity : involuntary

a forced landing

2

: done or produced with effort, exertion, or pressure

a forced laugh

forcedly

ˈfȯr-səd-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of forced

• required
• compulsory
• incumbent
• mandatory
• necessary

Examples of forced in a Sentence

forced payment of membership dues

wasn't thrilled with the suggestion and so responded with a forced smile

Recent Examples on the Web

That means no additional taxable income triggered by forced distributions, and no upward pressure on the provisional income calculation that determines Social Security benefit taxation. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026

Crucially, the experience didn’t feel fake or forced. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026

The Ten Commandments are about God having taken the initiative to rescue the Hebrew people from forced servitude. —James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026

The Connecticut State Police’s Tactical Team was requested to assist and made forced entry into the residence. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing forced

• forced labor
• forced perspective

Rhymes for forced

• divorced
• endorsed
• enforced
• indorsed
• outsourced
• unforced
• coursed
• gorst
• horsed
• horst
• sourced
• reenforced

Kids Definition

forced

adjective

ˈfō(ə)rst 

ˈfȯ(ə)rst

1

: caused or brought about by force or necessity : involuntary

made a forced landing

2

: done or produced with effort

a forced laugh