Unlabored
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.
Words to choose between 5
| everyday | |
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| warm | |
| professional | |
| formal |
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everyday
Fits when little apparent difficulty is the point
Not when may imply the task itself lacked challenge
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warm
Fits when the result conceals the work behind it
Not when can erase preparation and practiced skill
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warm
Fits when style feels authentic and relaxed
Not when can refer to origin rather than performance
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professional
fluid
Fits when movement or delivery flows continuously
Not for breathing or a simple explanation
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formal
facile
Fits when quick ease is being evaluated
Not when often criticizes superficial cleverness
Opposites 3
- labored
- strained
- effortful
Common phrases 3
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unlabored style
The essay's unlabored style carried a dense argument lightly.
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unlabored movement
Weeks of therapy restored unlabored movement to her shoulder.
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unlabored breathing
The medic waited until unlabored breathing returned.
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