forceless

Definitions of forceless
  1. adjective
    lacking force; feeble
    “a forceless argument”
    synonyms: unforceful
    wimpish, wimpy
    weak and ineffectual
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    antonyms:
    forceful
    characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
    bruising
    brutally forceful and compelling
    drastic
    forceful and extreme and rigorous
    emphatic, exclamatory
    sudden and strong
    firm, strong
    strong and sure
    forcible, physical, strong-arm
    impelled by physical force especially against resistance
    impellent
    forcing forward or onward; impelling
    impetuous
    marked by violent force
    sharp
    quick and forceful
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