undemanding

adjective

un·​de·​mand·​ing ˌən-di-ˈman-diŋ How to pronounce undemanding (audio)
-ˈmän-,
-dē-
: not requiring much time, effort, or attention : not demanding
an undemanding job
an undemanding boss
undemandingly adverb
undemandingness noun

Examples of undemanding in a Sentence

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In the Turbine Hall, art could be as enjoyable, and as undemanding, as lying back on your chaise in Marbella. Jason Farago, New York Times, 8 May 2025 Many people crave more time with their friends, yet the anxiety of hosting what should be an undemanding get-together may preclude them from seeing their buds more often. Allie Volpe, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Tough, undemanding, and rarely bothered by pests, a cheery patch of daffodils can last for generations. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 Nonetheless, this is pleasantly undemanding fare targeting younger kids, and Ferrell is quite charming in the role. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undemanding

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undemanding was in 1940

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“Undemanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemanding. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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