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

To me, fruit salad should be a fun, nourishing, low-pressure and high-reward celebration of the moment’s produce. — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The club, aimed mostly at players ages 12 to 18, gives teens a casual, low-pressure place to learn basic kicks, experiment with stalls and spend time somewhere that is neither a classroom nor in front of a screen. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

Some dogs with severe dog anxiety may need to start with low-pressure options like scatter feeding before moving to more stimulating activities like a structured sniffari or formal scent work. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Spray the cleaner onto the concrete surface using a low-pressure nozzle, following the instructions on the container. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 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