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

• easy
• smooth
• simple
• cheap

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

Brunch is a supremely painless solution for fulfilling certain social obligations. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025

Seizing Kinmen and other outlying islands would be relatively painless for China. —Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025

If the goal is a straightforward, budget-friendly way to watch entrances, yards, and driveways, this price makes the move painless. —PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025

The 10-time Pro Bowler could provide something of a safety net behind Smith, and his acquisition would be relatively painless from a financial standpoint. —Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for painless

• brainless
• rainless
• stainless

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