unforced
adjective/ʌnˈfɔːst/
/ʌnˈfɔːrst/
Word Family
- force noun verb
- forceful adjective
- forcefully adverb
- forced adjective (≠ unforced)
- forcible adjective
- forcibly adverb
- enforce verb
- (especially in sports) an unforced error is one that you make by playing badly, not because your opponent has caused you to make a mistake by playing well
- The American produced five double faults and 35 unforced errors.
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- natural; done without effort
- unforced humour
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