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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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So far, she has looked at ease on the grass this year - evident as she moved past Ostapenko, who has won two titles on the surface, in straight sets with just six unforced errors.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

He followed one double fault with a 129mph ace and used his serve out wide to great effect against Brooksby, but 27 unforced errors showed there is still work to be done.

From BBC Jul. 3, 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

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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