low-maintenance

adjective

low-main·​te·​nance ˈlō-ˈmānt-nən(t)s 

-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s

1

: requiring little care or maintenance

low-maintenance fabrics

a low-maintenance garden

What was also high on their beauty wish list? Keeping their natural hair as a basis for a look that is professional as well as low-maintenance.

—Essence

2

of a person : not tending to cause problems or demand attention : easy and pleasant to deal with or work with

"Bobby Jay is one of those high-character, low-maintenance guys you look for," said Rick Dudley, Lightning vice president of hockey operations. "He has a tremendous work ethic."

—Nancy Marrapese-Burrell

He's a rare breed, a low-maintenance White House aide.

—Fred Barnes

Examples of low-maintenance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This gorgeous low-maintenance shrub begins blooming in autumn, a time when only sasanqua camellias traditionally flower! —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024

It’s also designed to be a low-maintenance ride for urban commuters. —Scott Kramer, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

Avoid the hassle of cleaning up pine needles by opting for a low-maintenance artificial Christmas tree. —Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024

Pedal-assist bikes built around a low-maintenance, clean and quiet belt drive are a great way to beat inner-city gridlock for the commute to work or a quick shopping trip. —New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1