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

Synonyms of unforced

• voluntary
• volunteer
• willing

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Those concerts transformed the group dynamic, thoroughly integrating Lewis into the Messthetics and distilling a chemistry that feels natural and unforced. —Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026

Draining the swamp is hard, but tariffs are an unforced error that make an already difficult task impossible. —Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026

After failing to convert, Fritz hit two unforced errors and his only double fault of the match to hand Shelton three break points. —José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026

Boone speaks for the record multiple times a day, eight months a year, and almost never commits an unforced error. —Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unforced

• reenforced
• reinforced
• coursed
• forced
• gorst
• horsed
• horst
• sourced
• divorced
• endorsed
• enforced
• indorsed