unforced

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

He claimed the set in a statement 33 minutes after a ninth unforced error from the top seed, having dominated the big moments.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

I became impatient; I hurried my strokes and I made one unforced error after another.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane