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 occluded low-pressure system brought strong gales and intense wave heights, causing significant issues for shipping and eventually leading to the sinking of the Fitzgerald. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

But a vast low-pressure system had clouded the entire sky, leaving all three Iceland teams without a view. — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

The rains are blamed on a low-pressure system moving through the northern Caribbean. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Along the East Coast, strong low-pressure systems could be far more frequent than normal this winter, with about 18 forecast compared with a typical nine. — Washington Post, 22 Oct. 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