low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 

1

: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure

2

: easygoing

Synonyms of low-pressure

• unaffected
• casual
• informal
• mellow
• flexible
• familiar
• easygoing
• nonchalant
• breezy
• affable
• laid-back

Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence

a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders

Recent Examples on the Web

Organizers describe the vibe as low-pressure and social rather than transactional. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

Open mic nights, hosted in bars, coffee shops and community spaces, are low-pressure and genuinely entertaining, since no two nights are the same. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Conduct low-pressure, one-on-one listening sessions outside the formal office. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-pressure

• refresher
• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• pressure
• thresher

Kids Definition

low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure

ˈlō-ˈpresh-ər

1

: having or operating under a relatively small pressure

2

: easygoing