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less easily

[/lɛs ˈiːzɪli/]
adverb phrase
menos facilmente
1. with greater difficulty; not as readily or smoothly
This task is less easily accomplished than the previous one.
Esta tarefa é menos facilmente realizada do que a anterior.
2. in a manner that requires more effort or presents more obstacles
The old computer runs less easily with modern software.
O computador antigo funciona menos facilmente com o software moderno.
Synonyms
with more difficultyless readilyless smoothlymore difficultly
Antonyms
more easilyreadilysmoothlyeffortlessly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
menos facilmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
menos facilmente
standard usage; may also use 'com maior dificuldade'

Related Idioms & Phrases

harder than it looks
not a walk in the park
uphill battle
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