Impelled Meaning in English
word · lemma: impel
ˌɪmˈpɛɫd
im-PELD
ɪmpˈɛld
im-PELD
Definition
To be forced or strongly motivated to do something, often by feelings or circumstances.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'motivated' or 'driven'; often used in written or literary English. Usually describes inner forces or emotions ('impelled by compassion'). Not as strong as 'compelled,' which suggests less personal choice.
Spanish: impulsado - obligadoPortuguese (BR): impelido - compelidoPortuguese (PT): impelido - compelidoChinese (Simplified): 被驱使 - 被迫Chinese (Traditional): 被驅使 - 被迫Hindi: प्रेरित - मजबूरArabic: مدفوع - مُجبَرBengali: উদ্দীপ্ত - প্ররোচিতRussian: побуждён - вынужден (внутренне)Japanese: 駆り立てられたVietnamese: thúc đẩy - thôi thúcKorean: 몰려진 - 자극받은Turkish: itilmek - teşvik edilmişUrdu: مجبور ہونا (داخلی محرک سے) - اکساناIndonesian: terdorong - didorong
Example Sentences
He felt impelled to help the lost child.
basic
She was impelled by curiosity to open the door.
basic
The wind impelled the boat forward.
basic
Feeling impelled by guilt, he apologized right away.
natural
She was impelled to speak out, even though it was risky.
natural
No one impelled him; he volunteered on his own.
natural