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force‧ful
1 a forceful person expresses their opinions very strongly and clearly and people are easily persuaded by them [= strong]
a forceful personality/character/opponent etc He gained a reputation as a forceful member of the party.
He gained a reputation as a forceful member of the party.2 forceful arguments, reasons etc are strongly and clearly expressed [= powerful]: a forceful attack on government policy
a forceful attack on government policy3 having a powerful effect that is likely to change a situation : The President hasn't been forceful enough in changing the judicial system. Governments should adopt a more forceful approach to improve the environment.
The President hasn't been forceful enough in changing the judicial system.Governments should adopt a more forceful approach to improve the environment.4 using physical force
—forcefully adverb
—forcefulness noun [uncountable]
