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forceful

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of forceful

1 having the power to persuade

  • made a very forceful argument against going to war
Synonyms of forceful

cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling
Words Related to forceful

authoritative, definitive

sound, valid, well-founded

important, significant, weighty

material, pertinent, relevant
Near Antonyms of forceful

groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound

inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant

immaterial, irrelevant

feeble, weak
Antonyms of forceful

inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

2 marked by or uttered with forcefulness

  • kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"
Synonyms of forceful

aggressive, assertive, dynamic, emphatic, energetic, full-blooded, muscular, resounding, strenuous, vehement, vigorous, violent
Words Related to forceful

decided, insistent, marked, pointed

absolute, categorical (also categoric), clear, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal

arresting, compelling, conspicuous, impelling, noticeable, striking
Near Antonyms of forceful

guarded, mild, uncompelling, weak, wishy-washy

ambiguous, equivocal, halting, hesitant

understated
Antonyms of forceful

nonassertive, nonemphatic, unemphatic

3 not showing weakness or uncertainty

  • took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue
Synonyms of forceful

firm, hearty, iron, lusty, robust, solid, stout, strong, sturdy, vigorous
Words Related to forceful

hard, ironclad, mighty, powerful, tough, unyielding

animated, brisk, energetic, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy

assured, certain, confident, sanguine, secure, sure
Near Antonyms of forceful

feeble, fragile, frail

limp, listless, spiritless

diffident, insecure, self-doubting

characterless, effete, frail, spineless, weakened, weak-kneed, wimpy, wishy-washy
Antonyms of forceful

uncertain, weak

4 having power over the minds or behavior of others

  • a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears
Synonyms of forceful

authoritative, influential, weighty
Words Related to forceful

cogent, controlling, dominating, masterful

dominant, predominant, regnant, sovereign (also sovran), supreme

eminent, important, momentous
Near Antonyms of forceful

helpless, impotent, powerless, weak

incapable, unable

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