as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will
the participation of the people on the project must be unforced, or it really isn't a volunteer effort
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Recent Examples of unforced
Those concerts transformed the group dynamic, thoroughly integrating Lewis into the Messthetics and distilling a chemistry that feels natural and unforced.
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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
Joe Biden’s presidency, for example, should have offered a cautionary tale about the dangers of unforced errors.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for 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
Joe Biden’s presidency, for example, should have offered a cautionary tale about the dangers of unforced errors.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unforced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforced
Adjective
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Grief counselors provided comfort, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organized voluntary student prayer services.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The private safety and quality data is collected via voluntary surveys sent to hospitals.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Within the past couple of years, the group has become a part of Arrowhead Kingdom, an all-volunteer national network of Chiefs fan groups.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2023
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That’s noteworthy for a show based at a high-school auditorium in Litchfield and run by a staff that is almost entirely volunteer, including the show’s star and its producer.—
Susan Dunne,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2022
Adjective
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Daga points out that high-end jewelry customers are more willing to accept higher prices.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Unforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforced. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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