low-pressure
adjective
low-pres·sure
ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 
1
: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure
2
Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence
a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Meta announced the rollout of Instants on Wednesday, a new Instagram feature that gives users a casual, low-pressure way to connect with either Close Friends or mutual followers with one tap.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Start with low-pressure spots like sponsor booths or beauty demos.
—Essence, 13 May 2026
In another building, Jarvis Cunningham works through a low-pressure boiler installation.
—Derek James, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-pressure. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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