SINCE 1828
low-maintenance
adjective
low-main·te·nance
| \ ˈlō-ˈmānt-nən(t)s,
-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s\
-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s\
Definition of low-maintenance
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
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