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effortlessness
/ɪˈfɔːrt.ləs.nəs/
state of being easy or natural
The dancer moved with such effortlessness that the audience barely noticed her technique.
The dancer's movements appeared so natural and unforced that they did not seem like a practiced skill.
formal
the quality of requiring no great effort or strain
The software's effortlessness in handling large datasets impressed the developers.
The developers were impressed by how easily the software processed large datasets without requiring extra effort.
Her effortlessness in public speaking made her a sought-after presenter.
She spoke publicly with such ease that she became a popular choice for presentations.
Often used to describe skills, processes, or behaviors that appear natural or unforced, even if they require practice.
Collocations
with effortlessnessin a way that seems easy and naturalan air of effortlessnessan appearance of being natural and unforced
Pro Tip
Avoid redundancy
Do not pair 'effortlessness' with adjectives like 'complete' or 'total'—it already implies full absence of effort.
Gold Rule
Context matters
Use 'effortlessness' for human actions or skills (e.g., 'her effortlessness in playing the piano') rather than objects (e.g., not 'the effortlessness of the chair').
Word Origin
From Middle English 'efforten' (to exert oneself) + '-less' (without) + '-ness' (state of being), first recorded in the 17th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in contexts where a skill or action appears deceptively simple, often implying mastery or talent. Avoid using it to describe physical objects or non-human entities unless metaphorically.
Word Breakdown
effort
exertion of physical or mental energy
root-less
without
suffix-ness
state of being
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