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Definition of painless

painless

/ˈpeɪn.ləs/
pain · less
Adverb:painlessly
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1

Not causing or accompanied by physical pain or discomfort.

Example

"Thanks to the local anesthetic, the dental extraction was completely painless."

2

Involving little effort, trouble, or distress; easy to accomplish or endure.

Example

"The transition to the new accounting software was surprisingly painless for the entire staff."

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painfulness
painkiller
painkilling
painless
painlessly
painlessness
pains

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, formed from the Middle English noun 'peine' (from Old French 'peine' and Latin 'poena', meaning punishment or penalty) combined with the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Painless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/painless
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