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Definition of unforced

unforced

/ʌnˈfɔːrst/
un · forced

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1

Not compelled, constrained, or done under pressure; occurring or performed naturally, spontaneously, and effortlessly.

Example

"Her warm, unforced smile immediately put the nervous interviewees at ease."


2

Attributable solely to a player's own poor judgment or execution rather than the opponent's skill or pressure (especially of an error in sports such as tennis).

Example

"A string of unforced errors in the second set ultimately cost the defending champion the match."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unforced. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unforced
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