unforced

adjective

un·​forced ˌən-ˈfȯrst How to pronounce unforced (audio)
: not forced: such as
a
: done or produced naturally or with minimal effort
a genuine, unforced smile
His writing has a natural, unforced style.
b
: caused by one's own poor play, performance, etc.
an unforced error in tennis

Examples of unforced in a Sentence

the participation of the people on the project must be unforced, or it really isn't a volunteer effort
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But Vacherot rallied in the second set to level the match before making just one unforced error in the third to take the win. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025 Egor Zamula and Adam Ginning especially committed some glaring turnovers throughout the night, including a completely unforced giveaway by Ginning less than five minutes into the third period that resulted in a dangerous chance by Carter Verhaeghe. Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 Another unacceptable, unforced [error]. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 Even when Charlotte did have momentum, there were unforced errors, penalties, and turnovers that resulted in more South Florida points. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unforced

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unforced was in 1605

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“Unforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforced. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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