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

These deer-resistant perennials are an excellent low-maintenance addition to the garden for blooms from late spring to early fall, depending on the variety. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024

Cotton is a low-maintenance option that can often be machine-washed and doesn’t require frequent ironing. —Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024

Unlike the buttery balayage that has swayed so many of us lately, the moonlight hair color trend is intended to be a brighter and low-maintenance shade that's suitable for all hair types, lengths and shades. —Maisie Bovingdon, refinery29.com, 10 Sep. 2024

Typically, more elaborate or shorter styles will require more frequent cuts while low-maintenance or longer hairstyles may be able to go longer without a cut. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1