compelled
word · lemma: compel
/kəmˈpɛɫd/
kuhm-PELD
/kəmpˈɛld/
kuhm-PELD
Definition
Feeling that you must do something because of force, rules, or a strong feeling; not having a real choice.
Usage & Nuances
'Compelled' is formal or literary; often appears with 'to' (compelled to speak, compelled by law). It implies strong pressure—stronger than 'obliged.' Not usually used for daily tasks, more for serious or official situations.
Spanish: obligado - forzadoPortuguese (BR): obrigado - forçadoPortuguese (PT): obrigado - forçadoChinese (Simplified): 被迫 - 强迫Chinese (Traditional): 被迫 - 強迫Hindi: मजबूर किया गया - विवशArabic: مجبور - مُلزمBengali: বাধ্য - সংকটিতRussian: вынужденный - принуждённыйJapanese: 強いられた - せざるを得ないVietnamese: bị ép buộc - bị thôi thúcKorean: 강요된 - 어쩔 수 없이Turkish: zorunda kalmış - mecburUrdu: مجبور - مجبور کیا گیاIndonesian: terpaksa - dipaksa
Example Sentences
The movie was so moving that I felt compelled to write a review.
natural
After hearing his side of the story, I wasn't compelled to believe him.
natural
She felt compelled to tell the truth.
basic
He was compelled by the rules to leave the building.
basic
I feel compelled to help when I see someone in trouble.
basic
She didn't want to apologize, but social pressure compelled her.
natural