easier

ADJECTIVE

not difficult

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible clear effortless obvious painless simple smooth straightforward uncomplicated

WEAK

apparent basic child's play cinch easily done elementary evident facile inconsiderable light little manageable manifest mere no bother no problem no sweat no trouble not burdensome nothing to it paltry picnic piece of cake plain plain sailing pushover royal simple as ABC slight snap undemanding uninvolved untroublesome wieldy yielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous complicated difficult hard obscure unclear unintelligible vague

WEAK

arduous complex demanding exhausting impossible intolerant intricate involved laborious onery oppressive strict trying uneasy unhappy unleisurely unpermissive unrelaxed

ADJECTIVE

leisurely, relaxed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comfortable effortless peaceful pleasant quiet secure slow smooth soft successful

WEAK

at ease calm carefree comfy commodious composed content contented cozy cursive cushy easeful flowing fluent forthright gentle in clover languid light mild moderate prosperous running satisfied serene snug spontaneous substantial temperate thriving tranquil undemanding undisturbed unexacting unhurried untroubled unworried well-to-do

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clamorous complicated hard intelligent loud noisy rough smart unfriendly unhappy

WEAK

arduous complex demanding difficult exhausting impossible intolerant intricate involved laborious onery oppressive strict trying uneasy unleisurely unpermissive unrelaxed

ADJECTIVE

tolerant, permissive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flexible soft

WEAK

accommodating amenable benign biddable charitable clement compassionate compliant condoning deceivable deludable dupable easygoing excusing exploitable fleeceable forbearing forgiving gentle gullible humoring indulgent kindly lax lenient liberal light merciful mild moderate mollycoddling naive pampering pardoning spoiling submissive susceptible sympathetic temperate tractable trusting unburdensome unoppressive unsuspicious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rigid stern unyielding

WEAK

arduous complex complicated demanding difficult exhausting hard impossible intolerant intricate involved laborious onery oppressive strict trying uneasy unhappy unleisurely unpermissive unrelaxed

ADJECTIVE

good-humored

Synonyms

STRONGEST

natural pleasant secure smooth

WEAK

affable amiable at ease carefree casual complaisant diplomatic familiar friendly gentle good-natured good-tempered graceful gracious gregarious informal mild obliging open polite relaxed sociable suave tolerant unaffected unanxious undemanding unforced unpretentious urbane

Antonyms

WEAK

arduous complex complicated demanding difficult exhausting hard impossible intolerant intricate involved laborious onery oppressive strict trying uneasy unhappy unleisurely unpermissive unrelaxed

Example Sentences

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They already have useful applications in reading, translating and making signage easier to read, as well as offering hands-free audio and visual assistance to people with any level of vision or hearing loss.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

But aside that, I really hope that things get easier for the average person… Living in California, it’s pretty hard to live out here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

The fact that he achieved his lifetime's ambition has made it easier to cope with the struggles, he says.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Chickens reach market weight in just a few months, making it easier to boost supply.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Alex said the nature trail would be easier on my leg than pavement, so my plan is to walk to campus and start jogging once I’m on the trail.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison