ˈēzēnə̇s, -zin- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English esinesse, from esy easy + -nesse -ness
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