Unforced: meaning, definitions and examples

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unforced

 

[ ʌnˈfɔːrst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,586 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.