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

Isla chooses to end her life, and Kelson gives her a painless death. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 23 June 2025

The monitor is a painless patch that sticks to your skin. —Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 9 June 2025

But another project — a device aimed at delivering painless shocks to defibrillate the heart — is being tabled. —Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025

Acral peeling skin syndrome is a rare, usually painless genetic condition that causes the skin on your hands, feet, and sometimes limbs to peel. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 22 May 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