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

While a living creature offers unparalleled emotional support, an AI pet can serve as a low-maintenance robot companion. —Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025

The Smart Garden offers a low-maintenance way to cultivate your green thumb. —Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025

By Jennifer Hussein 15 Best Tubing Mascaras for Maximum Lash Length and Easy Removal These low-maintenance mascaras are key to doll-eyed looks. —Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1