forcefulness
/'fɔ:sfulnis/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality of being forceful; possessing great strength, energy, or intensity in action or expression. It describes a powerful, vigorous, and impactful quality in a person's character, actions, or arguments.
Usage and Examples
- Noun:
- The forcefulness of her argument convinced the entire committee.
- He spoke with such forcefulness that everyone in the room fell silent.
- The hurricane's forcefulness was evident in the widespread destruction.
Advanced Usage
- "with forcefulness": in a manner that is powerful and vigorous.
- She defended her thesis with great forcefulness and clarity.
- "lack of forcefulness": an absence of power or vigor.
- The proposal was rejected due to its lack of forcefulness and clear direction.
Variants and Related Words
- Forceful (adj): powerful and vigorous in character or expression.
- She is a forceful and persuasive leader.
- Forcibly (adv): in a strong and forceful way.
- The point was made forcibly during the debate.
Synonyms
- Power: the capacity to exert strong influence or force.
- Vigor: physical strength, energy, or intensity.
- Potency: the power to influence or to be effective.
- Intensity: exceptionally great concentration, power, or force.
Antonyms
- Weakness: the state or condition of lacking strength.
- Feebleness: lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
- Ineffectiveness: not producing any significant or desired effect.
Noun
- physical energy or intensity
- he hit with all the force he could muster
- it was destroyed by the strength of the gale
- a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man