Vocabulary

せざるを得ない

cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do

expression i-adjective

Example sentences

He could not help being satisfied with his lot.

He had to, but didn't want to, do the job.

He had no choice but to do as he was told.

He couldn't help doing so in the face of opposition.

The snow compelled us to put off our departure.

The examination compelled me to study hard.

I cannot but object to his proposal.

I couldn't but be irritated with you.