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

Burks’ biggest strengths are three-point shooting and reliability as a low-maintenance player who will seemingly accept any role, going from a bunch of regular-season DNP-CDs (did not play, coach’s decision) to playoff starter. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025

This 22-gallon deck box is made from a water- and UV-resistant resin that is low-maintenance and easy to keep clean. —Clint Davis, People.com, 3 May 2025

These low-maintenance plants take to pruning and shaping as needed, but look lovely in their natural form. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025

Kenney suggests installing decorative rock beds or mulch around plants to provide a visually appealing and low-maintenance garden upgrade. —Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-maintenance

• maintenance