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forceless

/'fɔ:slis/
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Word: Forceless

Part of Speech: Adjective

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "forceless" when you want to describe something that doesn't have enough strength or impact.
  • It is often used in discussions or writing, particularly when analyzing ideas or arguments.
Example Sentence:
  • "The speaker's forceless argument did not convince anyone in the audience."
Advanced Usage:

In more complex discussions, "forceless" can be used to describe not only arguments but also emotions, actions, or statements that seem weak or ineffective. For example: - "Despite her passion, her forceless delivery made it hard for the audience to engage with her message."

Word Variants:
  • Forcelessness (noun): The quality of being forceless.
    • Example: "The forcelessness of the proposal led to its rejection."
Different Meanings:
  • "Forceless" typically only has one meaning related to weakness or lack of impact, but it can apply to various contexts like arguments, physical strength, or emotional expressions.
Synonyms:
  • Weak
  • Feeble
  • Ineffectual
  • Powerless
  • Unconvincing
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "forceless," but you might encounter phrases like "fall flat," which means to fail to have the intended effect or impact, similar to something being forceless.
Summary:

"Forceless" is an adjective that describes something weak or lacking strength. It is useful in discussions about arguments, actions, or emotions that do not have enough impact to persuade or convince others.

Adjective
  1. lacking force; feeble
    • a forceless argument

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