effortless
UK: /ˈef.ət.ləs/ | US: /ˈef.ɚt.ləs/
adj. requiring or involving little effort; appearing easy and natural
The word "effortless" combines "effort" (from Old French esfort, meaning "force, strength," derived from Latin ex- "out" + fortis "strong") with the suffix "-less" (Old English -lēas, meaning "without"). The fusion creates a vivid contrast—literally "without effort"—to describe actions that appear easy or require minimal exertion. This logical construction reflects how English builds adjectives by negating nouns with "-less," a pattern seen in words like "painless" or "careless."
Her dance moves seemed effortless, as if gravity didn’t apply to her.
He completed the complex math problem with effortless precision.
The chef’s effortless technique made the dish look simple to prepare.
She has an effortless ability to connect with people from all backgrounds.
The software’s interface is designed to make navigation effortless.