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- [fawrs-fuh l, fohrs-]
- /ˈfɔrs fəl, ˈfoʊrs-/
- /ˈfɔː.sfəl.nəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawrs-fuh l, fohrs-]
- /ˈfɔrs fəl, ˈfoʊrs-/
Definitions of forcefulness word
- adjective forcefulness full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace. 1
- adjective forcefulness acting or driven with force. 1
- noun forcefulness The characteristic or quality of being forceful. 1
- noun forcefulness power, impact 1
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Origin of forcefulness
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; force + -ful
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Forcefulness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
forcefulness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
forcefulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for forcefulness
noun forcefulness
- vigor — active strength or force.
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
- vitality — exuberant physical strength or mental vigor: a person of great vitality.
- vim — lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm; vitality.
Antonyms for forcefulness
noun forcefulness
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- inactivity — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
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