unlaboured

unlaboured

The author's unlaboured prose made the novel a pleasure to read.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Natural and effortless: "unlaboured" describes something that is achieved without apparent effort, strain, or artificiality, often used to characterize writing, speech, or performance.
    • Not forced: It refers to a style or manner that appears spontaneous, fluid, and uncontrived, contrasting with laborious or stilted expression.
Usage Examples
  • (Her writing style is natural and effortless.)
  • (The delivery appeared spontaneous and without strain.)
  • (His speech was smooth and not forced.)
Advanced Usage

  • "unlaboured style": a manner of expression that is free from awkwardness or effort.

    • The poet's unlaboured style makes complex emotions feel accessible. (The writing appears effortless despite its depth.)

  • "unlaboured grace": a quality of ease and naturalness in movement or action.

    • The dancer moved with unlaboured grace across the stage. (Her movements were fluid and without visible effort.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Laboured (adj): the opposite of unlaboured; showing signs of effort or strain.

    • His speech was laboured and full of pauses. (It was forced and unnatural.)

  • Unlabouringly (adv): in a manner that is effortless or natural.

    • She completed the task unlabouringly, as if it were second nature. (She did it without difficulty.)
Synonyms
  • Effortless: requiring or showing no effort; easy.
  • Natural: existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind.
  • Fluid: (of language or movement) smoothly continuous and graceful.
  • Spontaneous: performed or occurring without premeditation.
Antonyms
  • Laboured: showing signs of effort; forced.
  • Strained: produced or performed with tension or effort.
  • Artificial: made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
Related Idioms

  • "As easy as breathing": describing something so natural it requires no conscious effort.

    • Her unlaboured writing style is as easy as breathing. (It is completely natural.)

  • "To flow like water": to proceed smoothly and without interruption.

    • His unlaboured conversation flowed like water. (The talk was effortless and continuous.)