low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure ˈlō-ˈpre-shər 

1

: having, exerting, or operating under a relatively small pressure

2

: easygoing

Synonyms of low-pressure

• unaffected
• casual
• informal
• mellow
• flexible
• familiar
• easygoing
• nonchalant
• breezy
• affable
• laid-back

Examples of low-pressure in a Sentence

a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders

Recent Examples on the Web

Winds associated with the low-pressure system of the storm may keep kids indoors for much of today, but temperatures in the thirties in the next couple of days will mean more opportunities for kids to play in the white stuff. —Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2026

Zubimendi’s goal against Sunderland, Cunha’s curling effort at the Emirates and Rogers’ dipping strike away to West Ham are three of the low-pressure goals that comprise 52 per cent of the open-play goals from outside the box in the Premier League this season. —Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

This Week Keep it low-pressure and low-stakes. —Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Feb. 2026

These craft circles offer a low-pressure environment where conversation flows as easily as creativity. —Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-pressure

• refresher
• acupressure
• overpressure
• flesher
• fresher
• pressure
• thresher

Kids Definition

low-pressure

adjective

low-pres·​sure

ˈlō-ˈpresh-ər

1

: having or operating under a relatively small pressure

2

: easygoing