forced

1 of 2

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

forced

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of force entry 2

Synonyms of forced

Adjective

• required
• compulsory
• incumbent
• mandatory
• necessary

Examples of forced in a Sentence

Adjective

forced payment of membership dues

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The sparkle in her eyes had dulled and her smile seemed forced. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

One thing that makes Rodriguez such a great fit in what the Dolphins want to do defensively is his propensity to punch the ball out for forced fumbles. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Citadel managed about $71 billion in assets as of July 1 and has often used periods of market dislocation to deploy capital into distressed or forced-selling situations. — Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Some Tibetan activists say the new law represents more forced cultural assimilation and extended control over ethnic minorities. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1537, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing forced

• forced labor
• forced perspective

Rhymes for forced

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

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