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

It’s made out of low-maintenance all-weather wicker, steel, and aluminum. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025

While a low-maintenance partner values independence and space without feeling disconnected, emotional avoidance can create a sense of detachment and distance, even during key moments. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

Out of all the kitchen countertop options, quartz is high up on our list as a low-maintenance favorite. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025

With intelligent zoning, consistent performance, and low-maintenance design, the Mini Split reflects what modern home climate control should be. —Jon Stojan, USA Today, 13 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-maintenance

• maintenance