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
Essence2
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
Nancy Marrapese-BurrellHe's a rare breed, a low-maintenance White House aide.—Fred Barnes
Fred BarnesExamples of low-maintenance in a Sentence
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And the weather-resistant cushions keep things comfy and low-maintenance with removable, machine-washable covers that make cleanup a breeze.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
However, the human rights activist gave her short, low-maintenance manicure a summery update for her latest outing on May 29.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 May 2025
That’s where AdGuard VPN comes in: a straightforward, secure, and low-maintenance way to stay private online, now available for just $39.97 for five full years (regularly $359.40).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
The brand’s selling points were a low-maintenance bike with a belt drive instead of a chain, and selling directly to consumers.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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Toni Sutton, People.com, 1 June 2025
However, the human rights activist gave her short, low-maintenance manicure a summery update for her latest outing on May 29.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 May 2025
That’s where AdGuard VPN comes in: a straightforward, secure, and low-maintenance way to stay private online, now available for just $39.97 for five full years (regularly $359.40).
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 May 2025
The brand’s selling points were a low-maintenance bike with a belt drive instead of a chain, and selling directly to consumers.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
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“Low-maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-maintenance. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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