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effortless Antonyms

Opposite of effortless

Because the opposite of effortless shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Requiring no physical or mental exertion; achieved or performed with ease.

Usage Example

"With the upgraded software, transferring large files between devices became an arduous task."

Strongest
arduous
laborious
strenuous
difficult
Strong
painstaking
exhausting
taxing
demanding
grueling
hard

• adjective (Context 2)

Seeming so natural, graceful, or well-practiced as to show no sign of strain or difficulty.

Usage Example

"The prima ballerina moved across the stage with labored grace, captivating the entire audience."

Strongest
labored
forced
strained
Strong
awkward
clumsy
stiff
unnatural
contrived

Similar words to effortless

Words similar to effortless shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

easy
natural
unforced
painless
fluid
simple
trouble-free
graceful
See all synonyms of effortless

• Nearby Words

effort
effortful
effortfully
effortless
effortlessly
effortlessness
effusion

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Effortless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/effortless
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