forced

[fɔːst]

forced Definition

• 1. made to do something against their will
• 2. done or produced with effort and unnaturalness
• 3. not spontaneous

Using forced: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The workers were forced to work overtime.

• Example

  She gave a forced smile.

• Example

  His laughter sounded forced.

• Example

  The confession was obtained through forced means.

forced Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forced

• compelled
• pressured
• obliged
• enforced
• coerced

Antonyms for forced

• voluntary
• willing
• spontaneous

Phrases with forced

• forced labor

  work that is done against someone's will, often as a form of punishment

  Example

  The prisoners were subjected to forced labor.

• forced marriage

  a marriage in which one or both parties are married without their freely given consent

  Example

  Forced marriages are illegal in many countries.

• forced perspective

  a technique used in art and photography to create an optical illusion of depth and dimensionality

  Example

  The painting uses forced perspective to make the castle look larger than it actually is.

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Summary: forced in Brief

The term 'forced' [fɔːst] refers to something that is done against someone's will or is not spontaneous. It can describe actions, emotions, or expressions, as in 'The workers were forced to work overtime,' 'His laughter sounded forced,' and 'She gave a forced smile.' 'Forced' also extends into phrases like 'forced labor,' referring to work done against someone's will, and 'forced perspective,' a technique used in art and photography to create an optical illusion of depth.