English · Proverb Attested

love cannot be forced

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

No matter how much you try, you cannot kindle their love for someone/something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dù cố gắng thế nào, bạn cũng không thể khơi dậy tình yêu của họ dành cho ai đó hoặc điều gì đó

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “love cannot be forced” mean?

No matter how much you try, you cannot kindle their love for someone/something.

Is “love cannot be forced” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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