unforced

adjective

un·​forced ˌən-ˈfȯrst How to pronounce unforced (audio)
Synonyms of unforcednext
: 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

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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
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From open decks and tender boats, the viewing is close and unforced. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 Staying focused and avoiding unforced errors is one of the keys to being successful. — Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Gunn started his tenure at DC off with an unforced error, then backed it up by losing his studio as much as $200 million on a vanity project. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unforced

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unforced was in 1605

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“Unforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforced. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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