As a mother, she was rather forceless; the excellent elements of her lineage seemed all expended in the capacities of the child.
"She Buildeth Her House"
Will Comfort
Paul wished very much to attend school, to study Latin, and fit himself for College; but when he saw how forceless a fellow Mr. Supple was, he concluded that it would be lost time to attend such a school.
"Winning His Way"
Charles Carleton Coffin
How feeble, forceless, and narrow all her efforts!
"Winning His Way"
Charles Carleton Coffin