Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unforced error

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.41 in modern English

Syllables: un-forced er-ror
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A basic error committed in a tactical game, where errors are usually forced by the game strategy.

Example Sentences

"This meant Nadal needed to hold serve to force his opponent to earn the win. An unforced error took Rosol to 30-15 and two points away from glory, but a net cord in Nadal's favour and the men were level in the game."

Inflected Forms

unforced errors (plural)

Synonyms

blunder clanger

Questions

What does unforced error mean?: A basic error committed in a tactical game, where errors are usually forced by the game strategy.

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