Unforced: meaning, definitions and examples
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unforced
[ ʌnˈfɔːrst ]
tennis
Not resulting from an error or mistake by one's opponent.
Synonyms
deliberate, intentional, voluntary
Examples of usage
- An unforced error in tennis is when a player misses a shot without any pressure from their opponent.
- She won the match thanks to her opponent's unforced errors.
general
Not compelled or enforced; voluntary.
Synonyms
spontaneous, voluntary, willing
Examples of usage
- The decision to participate in the project was unforced and came from his own desire.
- She made an unforced choice to go on a solo trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "unforced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não forçado
🇮🇳 अप्रेरित
🇩🇪 unfreiwillig
🇮🇩 tidak dipaksa
🇺🇦 непримушений
🇵🇱 niewymuszony
🇯🇵 強制されていない (kyōsei sa rete inai)
🇫🇷 non forcé
🇪🇸 no forzado
🇹🇷 zorlanmamış
🇰🇷 강요되지 않은 (gangyodeuji aneun)
🇸🇦 غير مُجبَر (ghayr mujbar)
🇨🇿 nepřinucený
🇸🇰 neprinútený
🇨🇳 不强迫的 (bù qiángpò de)
🇸🇮 neprisiljen
🇮🇸 óþvingaður
🇰🇿 мәжбүр емес
🇬🇪 არაძალადობრივი (aradzaladobrivi)
🇦🇿 məcbur edilməmiş
🇲🇽 no forzado
Word origin
The word 'unforced' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the past participle of the verb 'force'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.
See also: enforce, force, forced, forceful, forcefully, forcemeat, forces, forcing.