The quality or state of being forced, unnatural, or lacking spontaneity; the condition of being compelled.
From forced + -ness (Old English -nis, forming abstract nouns). This suffix transforms adjectives into nouns representing their abstract qualities or conditions.
The -ness suffix is one of English's most productive word-building tools—you can add it to almost any adjective to name that quality. 'Forcedness' lets us talk about the *feeling* of a forced smile rather than just describing it.
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