애써 + 웃다/참다/외면하다 (forcing oneself) · 애써 만든 (made with effort)
with great effort; forcing oneself, deliberately
Example
그녀는 슬펐지만 애써 웃으며 손을 흔들었어요.
She was sad, but she forced a smile and waved.
Word parts
From 애쓰다 'to make an effort' — 애 'worry, effort' plus 쓰다 'to use'.
Good to know
애써 웃다 means forcing a smile, while 애써 만든 means 'made with great effort'.
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