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
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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The story of the game for the Cardinals was the unforced errors, as the team was called for seven penalties in the fourth quarter alone.
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Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense unraveled behind a slew of three-and-outs and unforced errors, including two Rodgers interceptions (one of which was his fault, the other bounced off Calvin Austin III’s hands) and a sack for a safety.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Every detail feels deliberate yet easy and unforced.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
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
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Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the offense unraveled behind a slew of three-and-outs and unforced errors, including two Rodgers interceptions (one of which was his fault, the other bounced off Calvin Austin III’s hands) and a sack for a safety.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Every detail feels deliberate yet easy and unforced.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
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
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“Unforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforced. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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