forceful
adjective
force·ful ˈfȯrs-fəl 
: possessing or filled with force : effective
a forceful argument
forcefulness noun
Synonyms
- cogent
- compelling
- conclusive
- convincing
- decisive
- effective
- persuasive
- satisfying
- strong
- telling
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Example Sentences
He has a very forceful personality. She's a confident and forceful leader. They have made a forceful argument in favor of changing the system. The government has threatened to use more forceful measures if necessary.
Recent Examples on the Web Truss, who has already helped impose sanctions on Russian oligarchs, has promised to be forceful in her dealings with Moscow. 
Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 Kory’s message, though, was more forceful: Ivermectin was the answer to the pandemic. Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 26 July 2022 Now, some consumer advocates are saying that the Medicare agency is not being forceful enough on this. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 Even as the coronavirus pandemic drags into its third year, the public health system in the United States remains a hamstrung patchwork, an underfunded bureaucracy seemingly incapable of swift and forceful action. Apoorva Mandavilli, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 Even as the coronavirus pandemic drags into its third year, the public health system in the United States remains a hamstrung patchwork, an underfunded bureaucracy seemingly incapable of swift and forceful action. New York Times, 8 July 2022 The exercise came during a visit to Seoul by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who promised a swift and forceful response if North Korea were to conduct a nuclear test, just as American and South Korean officials have warned of late. Dasl Yoon, WSJ, 10 June 2022 The issue of closing schools has been incredibly divisive and has had clear political consequences that seem to have hurt Democrats, as Republicans have been more forceful in arguing to keep in-person learning open. Harry Enten, CNN, 5 Jan. 2022 Since the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, Cheney has become the Republican Party's most forceful critic of Trump and has helped lead the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 See More
Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 Kory’s message, though, was more forceful: Ivermectin was the answer to the pandemic. Olivia Goldhill, STAT, 26 July 2022 Now, some consumer advocates are saying that the Medicare agency is not being forceful enough on this. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 July 2022 Even as the coronavirus pandemic drags into its third year, the public health system in the United States remains a hamstrung patchwork, an underfunded bureaucracy seemingly incapable of swift and forceful action. Apoorva Mandavilli, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 Even as the coronavirus pandemic drags into its third year, the public health system in the United States remains a hamstrung patchwork, an underfunded bureaucracy seemingly incapable of swift and forceful action. New York Times, 8 July 2022 The exercise came during a visit to Seoul by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, who promised a swift and forceful response if North Korea were to conduct a nuclear test, just as American and South Korean officials have warned of late. Dasl Yoon, WSJ, 10 June 2022 The issue of closing schools has been incredibly divisive and has had clear political consequences that seem to have hurt Democrats, as Republicans have been more forceful in arguing to keep in-person learning open. Harry Enten, CNN, 5 Jan. 2022 Since the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, Cheney has become the Republican Party's most forceful critic of Trump and has helped lead the House select committee investigating the Capitol riot. Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1571, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
forceful
adjective
force·ful ˈfȯrs-fəl
: having much strength : vigorous
forceful action
a forceful speech
forceful
adjective
1
as in compelling
having the power to persuade made a very forceful argument against going to war Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- compelling
- convincing
- strong
- conclusive
- persuasive
- decisive
- effective
- cogent
- satisfying
- authoritative
- valid
- telling
- definitive
- sound
- important
- significant
- relevant
- weighty
- pertinent
- well-founded
- material
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- ineffective
- unconvincing
- indecisive
- inconclusive
- shaky
- unsound
- unfounded
- weak
- unpersuasive
- invalid
- feeble
- insignificant
- uncompelling
- unimportant
- groundless
- inconsequential
- irrelevant
- immaterial
2
as in aggressive
marked by or uttered with forcefulness kept asking until I gave a very forceful and blunt "no" Synonyms & Similar Words
- aggressive
- emphatic
- vigorous
- violent
- dynamic
- energetic
- assertive
- insistent
- vehement
- muscular
- strenuous
- compelling
- clear
- striking
- pointed
- resounding
- marked
- full-blooded
- unequivocal
- unambiguous
- noticeable
- conspicuous
- decided
- impelling
- arresting
- categorical
- plain
- absolute
- categoric
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unemphatic
- mild
- weak
- ambiguous
- nonassertive
- hesitant
- uncompelling
- nonemphatic
- guarded
- halting
- equivocal
- wishy-washy
- understated
3
as in strong
not showing weakness or uncertainty took a forceful stand on the highly controversial issue Synonyms & Similar Words
- strong
- vigorous
- solid
- sturdy
- firm
- powerful
- robust
- tough
- lusty
- iron
- stout
- hearty
- mighty
- unyielding
- energetic
- spirited
- hard
- brisk
- vivacious
- lively
- confident
- ironclad
- jazzy
- frisky
- perky
- sprightly
- animated
- peppy
- vital
- jaunty
- springy
- zippy
- secure
- certain
- assured
- sanguine
- sure
- sprightful
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weak
- feeble
- uncertain
- fragile
- diffident
- frail
- listless
- wimpy
- limp
- spiritless
- insecure
- weakened
- spineless
- wishy-washy
- frail
- characterless
- self-doubting
- weak-kneed
- effete
4
as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others a forceful speaker whose words moved the audience to tears Synonyms & Similar Words
- influential
- authoritative
- dominant
- dominating
- important
- cogent
- weighty
- masterful
- controlling
- predominant
- eminent
- supreme
- momentous
- sovereign
- regnant
- sovran
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- weak
- helpless
- powerless
- incapable
- impotent
- unable