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
Related Idioms & Phrases
sorrir forçado - forced smile
riso forçado - forced laughter
situação forçada - awkward situation
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