억지로

In a sentence

• 그는 억지로 웃었다.

  He forced a smile.

  In this sentence, '억지로' implies an action performed reluctantly or forcefully, against one's natural inclination.

• 아침에 꽤 피곤했지만 억지로 출근했다.

  I was quite tired in the morning, but I forced myself to go to work.

  Here, '억지로' describes enduring a situation or action despite physical or emotional opposition.

• 그녀는 억지로 그 일을 하려고 하지 않았다.

  She didn’t try to do that work reluctantly.

  In this example, '억지로' emphasizes avoiding actions done under coercion or unwilling circumstances.