Synonyms of painless

painless

adjective

ˈpān-ləs 

as in easy

involving minimal difficulty or effort

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• easy
• smooth
• simple
• cheap
• ready
• quick
• effortless
• straightforward
• fluent
• fluid
• facile
• snap
• soft
• uncomplicated
• royal
• light
• downhill
• hands-down
• obvious
• mindless
• transparent
• clear
• unchallenging
• evident
• unambiguous
• apparent
• unequivocal
• clear-cut
• idiotproof
• manifest
• distinct
• palpable
• unmistakable
• plain
• open-and-shut
• perspicuous
• patent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• difficult
• severe
• laborious
• hard
• arduous
• strenuous
• tough
• painful
• stiff
• rough
• formidable
• killer
• exacting
• grueling
• demanding
• murderous
• toilsome
• labored
• troublesome
• herculean
• stressful
• burdensome
• onerous
• exhausting
• oppressive
• complex
• complicated
• problematic
• intricate
• toilful
• involved
• taxing
• abstruse
• knotty
• recondite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of painless

Other footballers found changing hairstyles similarly painless. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Governing requires trade-offs, and honest leaders should explain them instead of pretending that borrowing offers a painless alternative. — Carolyn Bourdeaux, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

The process is quick and painless, and involves the usual terms and agreements, as well as updates and feature walkthroughs. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Bat teeth are so small that their bites can be painless or barely noticeable. — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026