unforced

British

/ ʌnˈfɔːst /

adjective

not forced or having been forced

unforced errors

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Instead, it’s an unforced error; if you forgot about this mostly forgotten affair, well, he’s here to remind you that he was an idiot in one specific way at least once.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

There is an unforced charm to the way Travolta’s character falls in love with Hollywood — he’s already a movie geek but other elements fall into place for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 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

At the French Open she played what she described as the "worst final" of her life, hitting 70 unforced errors in windy conditions.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 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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