unforced
adjective
un·forced
ˌən-ˈfȯrst 
: 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
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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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Muchová, who hit 24 unforced errors, took a 2-0 lead at the start of the second set, but Gauff responded emphatically with four-straight games before seeing out the victory.
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Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Blue Screen Warning For All Users
Alcaraz hit 55 winners against 52 unforced errors, while Sinner had 30 winners to 31 unforced errors.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
But, more likely, both Mr. Walz and Mr. Vance will simply need to avoid memorable unforced errors that can be endlessly replayed.
—Will Weissert, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2024
Walz’s unforced errors sow doubts While Walz has moved crowds at rallies, there are a growing number of examples that show the Democratic governor has either exaggerated or outright lied about his past.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Microsoft Issues New Windows 11 Blue Screen Warning For All Users
Alcaraz hit 55 winners against 52 unforced errors, while Sinner had 30 winners to 31 unforced errors.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
But, more likely, both Mr. Walz and Mr. Vance will simply need to avoid memorable unforced errors that can be endlessly replayed.
—Will Weissert, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Sep. 2024
Walz’s unforced errors sow doubts While Walz has moved crowds at rallies, there are a growing number of examples that show the Democratic governor has either exaggerated or outright lied about his past.
—Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Unforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforced. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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