painless

adjective

pain·​less ˈpān-ləs 

1

: not causing or accompanied by physical pain : not painful

a painless skin growth

painless medical procedures

… the medical exam may include an electrocardiogram, or EKG. This noninvasive test is a painless procedure that measures your heart's activity.

—Sarah Shelton

The relatively painless injections are intended to provide temporary relief for arthritic pain and stiffness.

—Larry Katzenstein

2

: not difficult : not causing or involving complications or emotional distress

There's an easy way to apply for federal aid in the form of grants and student loans: Just fill out the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It's a fairly painless process, and you can even do it online.

—Maurie Backman

a quick and painless solution

painlessly adverb

painlessness noun

Synonyms

• cheap
• downhill
• easy
• effortless
• facile
• fluent
• fluid
• hands-down
• light
• ready
• royal
• simple
• smooth
• snap
• soft

Examples of painless in a Sentence

getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living

Recent Examples on the Web

There are no painless quick fixes to any problem, including indebtedness the U.S. bears going forward. —Ron Insana, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024

The procedure is quick, painless and perfect for those who want to avoid synthetic fillers to refresh the undereye area and improve skin elasticity. —Rana Good, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Eczema can also affect the nail matrix, the part of the nail responsible for forming the nails, causing painless nail shedding that causes the nails to fall off completely. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 21 Oct. 2024

After testing the tech for the past couple of years, testers report that the new brackets make for smoother, more painless, squeak-free climbing, while the improved Whammy Bars make engaging the risers easier and faster. —Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

painless

adjective

pain·​less ˈpān-ləs 

1

: not experiencing pain

2

: not causing pain : not accompanied by pain : not painful

painless surgery

painlessly adverb