forced
Translation
forced, unnatural, coerced
Examples
It was a forced smile.
It was a forced smile.
He made a forced entry into the house.
He made a forced entry into the house.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) forced (noun) It was a forced smile.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unnatural, strained, coerced; Antonyms: natural, voluntary
Etymology
From the verb 'to force', from Old French 'force', from Latin 'fortia' (strength).
Memory Tips
Imagine a door being 'forced' open. It's not a natural or voluntary action.