forced
Translation
compulsory, unnatural, strained
Examples
He gave a forced smile.
He gave a forced smile.
It was a forced entry into the house.
It was a forced entry into the house.
Grammar Patterns
((forced + noun)) describes something unnatural or done against one's will. He gave a forced smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compulsory, strained, unnatural; Antonyms: natural, voluntary, genuine
Etymology
From the verb 'force', from Old French 'force', from Latin 'fortia' meaning 'strength'. The '-ed' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Imagine a door being 'forced' open; the action is unnatural and against its will.