forced
/fɔɹst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
Adjective
Examples
The forced labor went on for 14 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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Opened or accessed using force.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “forced” mean?
Obtained forcefully, not naturally.
Is “forced” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.