effortless

[ ef-ert-lis ]

adjective

1. requiring or involving no effort; displaying no signs of effort; easy:

   an effortless writing style.

ˈeffortless

/ ˈɛfətlɪs /

adjective

1. requiring or involving little effort; easy
2. archaic.
   making little effort; passive

Derived Forms

• ˈeffortlessness, noun
• ˈeffortlessly, adverb

Other Words From

• effort·less·ly adverb
• effort·less·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of effortless¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; effort + -less

Example Sentences

Ireland have three nice fly-halves but Sam Prendergast looks like he is slightly more effortless in how he plays the game.

From BBC

These eight dessert ideas capture the flavors and traditions of Thanksgiving while introducing delightful twists — like a chocolate-tahini pumpkin pie or coconut pie that’s as effortless as it is delicious.

From Salon

Albu-Schäffer describes as exceptionally effortless and which would not require any energy in a world without friction.

From Science Daily

As any fashionista could tell you, pulling off an effortless look takes a lot of, well, effort.

From Science Magazine

Federer - known for his effortless movement, his elegant one-handed backhand and calm aura - could not do the same to Nadal at his favoured Slam.

From BBC

Related Words

• offhand
• painless
• uncomplicated