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Unlabored

adj.calm, capableformal

What it means

Achieved or expressed with apparent ease and no visible strain.

Reach for it when Praising movement, explanation, style, or performance that feels natural.

Her unlabored breathing reassured the guide after the steep ascent.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    easy

    little apparent difficulty is the point

    not when may imply the task itself lacked challenge

  • warm

    effortless

    the result conceals the work behind it

    not when can erase preparation and practiced skill

  • warm

    natural

    style feels authentic and relaxed

    not when can refer to origin rather than performance

  • professional

    fluid

    movement or delivery flows continuously

    not when not for breathing or a simple explanation

  • formal

    facile

    quick ease is being evaluated

    not when often criticizes superficial cleverness

Said against

3
  • labored
  • strained
  • effortful

It naturally appears in

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  • unlabored style

    The essay's unlabored style carried a dense argument lightly.

  • unlabored movement

    Weeks of therapy restored unlabored movement to her shoulder.

  • unlabored breathing

    The medic waited until unlabored breathing returned.

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