unforced

Done without pressure

Unforced describes something that happens naturally, without pressure or strain.

An unforced smile comes spontaneously.

Unforced errors in tennis are mistakes made without pressure from the opponent—you beat yourself.

The word often emphasizes ease or authenticity: Her generosity seemed entirely unforced.

effortless

natural

Not artificially produced

relaxed · smooth · flowing · seamless · unstrained · unlabored · casual · breezy · light · gentle

voluntary

willing

Ready without resistance

free · optional · elective · autonomous · self-determined · chosen · deliberate · intentional · volitional · discretionary

spontaneous

impromptu

Without advance preparation

unrehearsed · extemporaneous · improvised · instinctive · impulsive · offhand · spur-of-the-moment · ad-lib · unexpected · unpremeditated

Opposites
volition and compulsion

unforcedforced

Made to occur unwillingly

coerced · compelled · mandatory · compulsory · obligatory

effort and naturalness

unforcedforced

Made to occur unwillingly

strained · effortful · labored · contrived · stilted

Phrases
Family

force, forced, forceful, enforce, reinforce, enforced, forcing, enforcement, forcible

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G