Painless

Pronunciation: /peɪn.ləs/

Definitions of painless

adjective describing something that does not cause pain or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor assured the child that the injection would be painless.

A2 The new software update made the installation process painless and quick.

B1 The dentist used a numbing gel to make the tooth extraction as painless as possible.

B2 The company implemented a new system to make the onboarding process more painless for new employees.

C1 The negotiation process was surprisingly painless, with both parties reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.

C2 The project manager's efficient planning made the transition to the new software system painless for the entire team.

Examples of painless in a Sentence

formal The new medical procedure is designed to be as painless as possible for the patients.

informal Don't worry, getting your flu shot is usually pretty painless.

slang Getting my blood drawn was totally painless, it was a piece of cake.

figurative Dealing with the difficult situation in a calm and collected manner made it feel almost painless.

Grammatical Forms of painless

• past tense: painless
• plural: painlesses
• comparative: more painless
• superlative: most painless
• present tense: painless
• future tense: will be painless
• perfect tense: has been painless
• continuous tense: is being painless
• singular: painless
• positive degree: painless
• infinitive: to be painless
• gerund: being painless
• participle: painless

Origin and Evolution of painless

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'painless' originated from the combination of the prefix 'pain-' meaning 'physical suffering or discomfort' and the suffix '-less' meaning 'without'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that does not cause physical pain, the word 'painless' has evolved to also refer to situations or processes that are easy, simple, or without difficulty.