Synonyms

unforced

British

/ ʌnˈfɔːst /

adjective

not forced or having been forced

unforced errors

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Example Sentences

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Bringing it up kind of seems like an unforced error and invitation for a Streisand effect.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

In the moments before class, we unloaded our gym bags and shoes into separate lockers outside of the yoga room while exchanging hellos that I expected to be awkward but somehow felt easy and unforced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

A long forehand from Djokovic, his 42nd unforced error of the day, put an end to that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

He claimed the set in a statement 33 minutes after a ninth unforced error from the top seed, having dominated the big moments.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

And Reggie lost the next game through a mix of unforced errors and weak backhands.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

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