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unforced

British  
/ ʌnˈfɔːst /

adjective

  1. not forced or having been forced

    unforced errors

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A series of unforced errors and a double fault saw Gauff drop serve early on in a one-sided first set, and she shanked a forehand wide when handed the chance to break back.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Renowned for his devastating precision, Sinner made an uncharacteristic 10 unforced errors in the opening eight games, but saved two break points to avoid an early setback.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Da Costa realizes that journey with unforced naturalism, as if the camera just happened to be there to capture it.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

She captured the first set without reply after just 20 minutes on court, winning 25 of the 31 points played - hitting 11 winners and just two unforced errors.

From BBC Jun. 9, 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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