easiness

noun

eas·​i·​ness

ˈēzēnə̇s, 

-zin-

plural -es

1

: freedom from difficulty or hardship

the easiness of the trip astonished them

the easiness of the earlier puzzles

2

a

: freedom from harshness : gentle indulgent quality : kindness

a certain easiness of temper

b

: relaxed easy poise (as of manner or style)

entered the room with a quiet easiness of bearing

a pleasant easiness of style marks his presentation

c

: casual unconcern or indifference : indolent disregard

his losses were largely due to his foolish easiness

d

archaic : susceptibility to influence : credulity

3

: a state of economic weakness characterized by declining prices and usually by reduced volume of trade

rubber futures closed slightly steadier after easiness

—Wall Street Journal

Word History

Etymology

Middle English esinesse, from esy easy + -nesse -ness

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Rhymes for easiness

• uneasiness