Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɔrst ˈɛrər/
noun a mistake made in a game or sport that is not caused by the opponent's actions
A1 Making an unforced error in tennis is when you miss an easy shot.
A2 The player lost the game due to an unforced error in the final set.
B1 In soccer, an unforced error by the goalkeeper can lead to a goal for the opposing team.
B2 The team's chances of winning were hurt by several unforced errors during the match.
C1 The coach was disappointed by the player's unforced errors, as they were easily avoidable mistakes.
C2 The professional athlete rarely makes unforced errors, as they have honed their skills through years of training.
formal The tennis player made an unforced error by hitting the ball out of bounds.
informal She made an unforced error by missing an easy shot.
slang He totally goofed up and made an unforced error during the game.
figurative Making that unforced error was like shooting yourself in the foot.
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