forceless

/ˈfɔɹsləs/ adj

Without force.

Word Origin Force comes from Latin 'fortis' meaning strong, firm—so forceless is literally 'without strength.' The -less suffix is from Proto-Germanic 'lausaz' meaning devoid of or loose. The same Latin root gives us fortify (make strong), fortress (strong place), and even comfort (with strength, originally meaning to strengthen much).

adj Without force.

His forceless arguments failed to convince the jury.

(形容词) 无力的;软弱的

他软弱无力的论点未能说服陪审团。

(adjetivo) Sin fuerza.

Sus argumentos sin fuerza no lograron convencer al jurado.

(adjectif) sans force; faible; mou; défaillant; impuissant [Sans force, dépourvu de vigueur, d'énergie ou d'efficacité.]

Ses arguments forceless n'ont pas réussi à convaincre le jury.

(Adjektiv) kraftlos; schwach [**Forceless** bedeutet ohne Kraft, schwach oder wirkungslos.]

Seine **forceless** Argumente konnten die Jury nicht überzeugen.

(形容詞) 力のない、迫力のない、効果や説得力を欠いた。

彼の力のない主張は陪審団を説得することができなかった。

(adjetivo) sem força; fraco; débil [Sem força.]

Seus argumentos sem força não conseguiram convencer o júri.

Word parts: force + less

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