feel compelled

idiom

: to feel required (to do something)
I felt compelled to leave.

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Around this time, most people feel compelled to spruce up their entire place to usher in the new season. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 In a world where many leaders feel compelled to perform—mirroring what’s expected rather than leading from within—Piyush chose another path. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 Plus, don’t feel compelled to splurge on fresh raspberries if money is tight: Frozen works just fine, according to Nielsen. Caroline Tien, SELF, 27 Mar. 2025 Yet as business pressures mount, many leaders feel compelled to add extra project management support. Adam Taylor, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feel compelled

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“Feel compelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20compelled. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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