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: 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.—
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Sarah SheltonThe relatively painless injections are intended to provide temporary relief for arthritic pain and stiffness.—Larry Katzenstein
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: 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
Maurie Backmana quick and painless solution
painlessly
adverb
painlessness
noun
Examples of painless in a Sentence
getting paid to watch and review movies seems like a painless way to earn a living
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While the rationale behind tariffs is to reduce dependence on foreign adversaries and strengthen domestic industries, the transition will not be painless and there will be unintended consequences.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While a construction project is certainly a major commitment (as is any home purchase, of course), there are many resources available to make the process as painless and rewarding as possible.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
If further research confirms these results in humans, topical vaccines could revolutionize immunization strategies — offering a painless, cost-effective, and widely accessible option for disease prevention.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Autofocus and auto keystone correction should make setup relatively painless.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
While a construction project is certainly a major commitment (as is any home purchase, of course), there are many resources available to make the process as painless and rewarding as possible.
—Kayla Mai, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2025
If further research confirms these results in humans, topical vaccines could revolutionize immunization strategies — offering a painless, cost-effective, and widely accessible option for disease prevention.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Autofocus and auto keystone correction should make setup relatively painless.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for painless
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“Painless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painless. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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