painless

• Qui ne cause pas de douleur physique ou émotionnelle ; sans souffrance ni difficulté.

Describes something that causes no physical or emotional pain.

1. Not causing physical painA2formal

   Producing no physical discomfort or suffering.

   indolore

   • The dentist assured me the procedure would be painless.
   • She experienced a painless recovery after the surgery.
   • Modern techniques make many medical tests nearly painless.

   Synonymesanalgesicanodynepain-freeunpainful

   Antonymesachingpainfulsoretender

2. Not causing emotional distressB1formal

   Free from psychological suffering or emotional difficulty.

   Sans peine émotionnelle

   • The breakup was surprisingly painless for both of them.
   • He gave a painless apology that resolved the conflict.
   • The transition to the new system was painless for the employees.

   Synonymescalmingcomfortingconsolingreassuringsoothing

   Antonymesagonizingdistressingtraumaticupsetting

3. Easy or effortlessB1informal

   Requiring little effort, difficulty, or hard work.

   Sans effort

   • The online course was painless and easy to follow.
   • Setting up the new phone was a painless process.
   • She found the exam surprisingly painless.

   Synonymeseasyeffortlesspain-freesimplesmoothtrouble-free

   Antonymesarduousdifficulthardlaboriousoneroustough