low-maintenance

adjective

low-main·​te·​nance ˈlō-ˈmānt-nən(t)s 

-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s

1

: requiring little care or maintenance

low-maintenance fabrics

a low-maintenance garden

What was also high on their beauty wish list? Keeping their natural hair as a basis for a look that is professional as well as low-maintenance.

—Essence

2

of a person : not tending to cause problems or demand attention : easy and pleasant to deal with or work with

"Bobby Jay is one of those high-character, low-maintenance guys you look for," said Rick Dudley, Lightning vice president of hockey operations. "He has a tremendous work ethic."

—Nancy Marrapese-Burrell

He's a rare breed, a low-maintenance White House aide.

—Fred Barnes

Examples of low-maintenance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bridge’s long, continuous design provides a stable, low-maintenance alignment for high-speed rail while avoiding frequent crossings of waterways and transportation corridors. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Outdated trends like faux barnwood and glossy finishes are being replaced by authentic, low-maintenance materials. — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

This is your go-to for a low-maintenance blueberry bush that will produce a large, juicy harvest. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Even roses that claim to be low-maintenance or disease-resistant should be thoroughly researched, as one mistake can lead to years of problems. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-maintenance

• maintenance