unforced
/'ʌn'fɔ:st/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not resulting from undue effort; natural and relaxed: Describes something that is done or occurs without strain, pressure, or artificiality, often appearing easy and genuine.
- Not brought about by coercion or force; voluntary: Describes an action, decision, or statement that is made freely, without external pressure or compulsion.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her unforced smile put everyone at ease. (Her natural, relaxed smile made everyone feel comfortable.)
- The team's victory was an unforced result of their excellent teamwork. (The team's victory was a natural outcome of their excellent teamwork.)
- He gave an unforced confession to the police. (He gave a voluntary confession to the police, without being pressured.)
Advanced Usage
- "Unforced error" (Tennis/Sports): A mistake made during play that is attributed to the player's own error rather than being caused by the opponent's skill or pressure.
- The match was lost due to a series of unforced errors.
- Used to describe artistic or athletic performance that seems effortless and authentic.
- The pianist's unforced interpretation of the sonata was widely praised.
Variants and Related Words
- Unforce (verb, rare/archaic): To release from force or pressure. (e.g., )
- Forced (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning done with effort, strain, or under compulsion.
Synonyms
- Natural: Existing or occurring in a way that is not artificial.
- Spontaneous: Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse without premeditation.
- Voluntary: Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
- Unstrained: Not subjected to strain or tension; relaxed.
Antonyms
- Forced: Obtained or imposed by coercion or pressure.
- Strained: Showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness; not relaxed.
- Coerced: Persuaded to do something using force or threats.
- Artificial: Made or produced to imitate something natural; not genuine.
Related Phrases
- Of one's own free will: Acting voluntarily, without compulsion.
- She contributed the money of her own free will.
- Without prompting: Done without being encouraged or reminded.
- He apologized without any prompting.
Adjective
- not resulting from undue effort; not forced
- a voice with a pleasingly unforced quality
- his playing is facile and unstrained
- not brought about by coercion or force
- the confession was uncoerced
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