forcefulness
noun
Examples of forceful in a Sentence
He has a very forceful personality.
She's a confident and forceful leader.
They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system.
The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
Recent Examples on the Web
On the other end of the floor, the Knicks were equally as purposeful and forceful.
—
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Beijing claims sovereignty over most features in the South China Sea, including Second Thomas Shoal, and in 2023 and 2024 took forceful measures—including blockades and water cannons—to obstruct supply missions.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
According to the family, the Prime Minister’s plea was more forceful this time.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Other sleep aids—such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), zolpidem (Ambien), or benzodiazepines like Ativan—can be more forceful at helping users fall asleep.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forceful
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Beijing claims sovereignty over most features in the South China Sea, including Second Thomas Shoal, and in 2023 and 2024 took forceful measures—including blockades and water cannons—to obstruct supply missions.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
According to the family, the Prime Minister’s plea was more forceful this time.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Other sleep aids—such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), zolpidem (Ambien), or benzodiazepines like Ativan—can be more forceful at helping users fall asleep.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for forceful
Cite this Entry
“Forceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forceful. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share