forceful | Definition of forceful

1 having the power to persuade

made a very forceful argument against going to war

Synonyms of forceful

cogent, compelling, conclusive, convincing, decisive, effective, persuasive, satisfying, strong, telling

Words Related to forceful

authoritative, definitive

sound, valid, well-founded

important, significant, weighty

material, pertinent, relevant

Near Antonyms of forceful

groundless, invalid, shaky, unfounded, unsound

inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant

immaterial, irrelevant

feeble, weak

Antonyms of forceful

inconclusive, indecisive, ineffective, uncompelling, unconvincing, unpersuasive

2 marked by or uttered with forcefulness

kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no"

Synonyms of forceful

aggressive, assertive, dynamic, emphatic, energetic, full-blooded, muscular, resounding, strenuous, vehement, vigorous, violent

Words Related to forceful

decided, insistent, marked, pointed

absolute, categorical (also categoric), clear, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal

arresting, compelling, conspicuous, impelling, noticeable, striking

Near Antonyms of forceful

guarded, mild, uncompelling, weak, wishy-washy

ambiguous, equivocal, halting, hesitant

understated

Antonyms of forceful

nonassertive, nonemphatic, unemphatic

3 not showing weakness or uncertainty

took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue

Synonyms of forceful

firm, hearty, iron, lusty, robust, solid, stout, strong, sturdy, vigorous

Words Related to forceful

hard, ironclad, mighty, powerful, tough, unyielding

animated, brisk, energetic, frisky, jaunty, jazzy, lively, peppy, perky, spirited, sprightful, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy

assured, certain, confident, sanguine, secure, sure

Near Antonyms of forceful

feeble, fragile, frail

limp, listless, spiritless

diffident, insecure, self-doubting

characterless, effete, frail, spineless, weakened, weak-kneed, wimpy, wishy-washy

Antonyms of forceful

uncertain, weak

4 having power over the minds or behavior of others

a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears

Synonyms of forceful

authoritative, influential, weighty

Words Related to forceful

cogent, controlling, dominating, masterful

dominant, predominant, regnant, sovereign (also sovran), supreme

eminent, important, momentous

Near Antonyms of forceful

helpless, impotent, powerless, weak

Synonyms and Antonyms of forceful

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