compelled
/kəmˈpɛld/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Driven; forced.
Adjective
Examples
I do believe state policymakers are very compelled to address those early years.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “compelled” mean?
Driven; forced.
Is “compelled” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.