〜を余儀なくされる

Pattern
〜を余儀なくされる
Level
N1
Reading
をよぎなくされる
Meaning
to be forced to, to have no choice but to
Attaches to
Noun
Nuance & register

Formal; describes being pushed into a situation against one's will due to external circumstances.

Example

中止を余儀なくされた。

Easily confused with

〜ざるを得ない (personal choice) vs 〜を余儀なくされる (circumstantial force)

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