せざるを得ない

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

Meaning

  1. expadj-i
    cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do

Example sentences

  • One can't quarrel with destiny.

  • I cannot but object to his proposal.

  • I cannot help deciding so.