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forçado

[for-ˈsa-du]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: forçados
forced
1. done or made against one's will; compelled
He made a forced smile at the party.
Ele fez um sorriso forçado na festa.
2. artificial; lacking natural quality or spontaneity
The conversation felt forced and uncomfortable.
A conversa parecia forçada e desconfortável.
3. strained or unnatural in appearance or manner
Her laugh sounded forced and insincere.
A risada dela soava forçada e insincera.
4. a convict or slave forced to labor (noun usage)
The forçados worked in the mines.
Os forçados trabalhavam nas minas.
NYC Slang
phony, fake, or forced vibe
Synonyms
obrigadocompelidoartificialfingidoconstrangido
Antonyms
naturalespontâneovoluntáriolivre

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forçado
Standard usage; commonly used to describe artificial or insincere behavior
Portugal
forçado
Standard usage; also used historically to refer to convicts

Related Idioms & Phrases

sorrir forçado - forced smile
riso forçado - forced laughter
situação forçada - awkward situation
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