low-level
adjective
low-lev·el
ˈlō-ˈle-vəl 
1
: occurring, done, or placed at a low level
2
: being of low importance or rank
3
: being or relating to nuclear waste containing low concentrations of radioactive components
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These questions of addiction, working these kinds of low-level jobs, drug use, alcoholism, loneliness, these are not themes that are far from me.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Modern routines often involve waiting, repetition, and low-level restlessness.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
By contrast, a meta-analysis of 60 prospective studies found no association between low-level drinking and overall cancer risk, aside from a weak link to breast cancer.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
This goes for chaotic inboxes, unread messages, and endless tabs, which create low-level cognitive noise.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
Modern routines often involve waiting, repetition, and low-level restlessness.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
By contrast, a meta-analysis of 60 prospective studies found no association between low-level drinking and overall cancer risk, aside from a weak link to breast cancer.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
This goes for chaotic inboxes, unread messages, and endless tabs, which create low-level cognitive noise.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for low-level
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“Low-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-level. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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