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forceful

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/ˈfɔːrsfəl/ · force-ful

Having power, strength, or effectiveness; compelling in effect.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having power, strength, or effectiveness; compelling in effect.

طاقتور، مضبوط، یا مؤثر ہونا؛ متاثر کن اثر رکھنا۔

زور دار

zor daar

Synonyms

powerfulstrongcompellingطاقتورمضبوطقوی

Antonyms

weakfeebleineffectiveکمزوربزدلغیر مؤثر

Common Collocations

  • forceful argument
  • forceful personality
  • forceful speech

Example Sentences

She delivered a forceful speech that inspired everyone in the hall.

اس نے ایک زور دار تقریر کی جس نے ہال میں موجود سب کو متاثر کیا۔

Us ne aik zor daar taqreer ki jis ne hall mein maujood sab ko mutasir kiya.

His forceful defense of the rights of the underprivileged is commendable.

غریبوں کے حقوق کے حق میں اس کا مؤثر دفاع قابل تعریف ہے۔

Ghareebon ke haqooq ke haq mein us ka mo'asser difa qabil-ta'reef hai.

The forceful application of the new regulations has led to significant changes.

نئی حکومت کے قوانین کے زور دار نفاذ نے نمایاں تبدیلیوں کا سبب بنایا ہے۔

Nayi hukoomat ke qawaid ke zor daar nafaz ne numayaan tabdeeliyon ka sabab banaya hai.

Easily Confused With

forceful vs. forceful:Both have similar meanings, but 'forceful' implies more strength and assertiveness.

Word Family

force
nounطاقت
enforce
verbقائم کرنا
fortitude
nounہمت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a strong person who can forcefully make a point.

Imagine a superhero flexing their muscles while making a powerful argument.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

مضبوط تھے جب ہم، کوئ جاہ طلب نہ تھی، اب ہماری عمر بھر کا محنت چھین لی گئی۔

Mazboot the jab hum, koi jah talab na thi, Ab hamari umr bhar ka mehnat cheen li gayi.

We were strong, no desire for status; now the hard work of a lifetime has been taken away.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

طاقت کا بھرپور استعمال ہی کامیابی کی کنجی ہے۔

Taaqat ka bharpoor istemal hi kamiyabi ki kunji hai.

Effective use of strength is the key to success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "forceful" — Having strength or power

First known use: 15th century

The term combines 'force' from Latin 'fortis' meaning strong and the suffix '-ful' meaning 'full of'.