no choice

Definitions

A situation in which there is only one possible course of action.

The state of being compelled by circumstances to act in a specific way.

Examples

I had no choice but to accept the job offer since I needed the money.

Faced with the rising floodwaters, the residents had no choice but to evacuate their homes.

Synonyms

inevitable unavoidable compulsory mandatory no alternative forced obligatory

Antonyms

optional voluntary discretionary elective free will arbitrary unrestricted