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

The progressive low-pressure system has not come together just yet and is expected to form on Friday near Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas. —Ron Smiley, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

This low-pressure system usually brings light snow, strong winds and cold temperatures. —ABC News, 21 Jan. 2026

Forecasters believe a strong arctic high pressure will funnel cold air into the Ohio Valley from the north, and a series of low-pressure systems will slide across the Tennessee Valley and Gulf Coast states. —Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Jan. 2026

During this time, an upper-level low-pressure system will move east from the Pacific Ocean, over Baja California and Mexico, and then into Texas. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 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