LOW-PRESSURE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

low-pressure

adjective

ˈlō-ˈpre-shər

Definition of low-pressure

as in unaffected

having a relaxed, casual manner a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders

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Recent Examples of low-pressure In contrast, low-pressure salt systems remove the need for such heavy containment structures. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 After crossing paths at festivals, the trio got together for what was intended as a low-pressure writing session and emerged four days later with six songs — roughly half the finished record. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026 Cities must provide safe, accessible areas where presence doesn't require transaction, encouraging low-pressure interactions and community contribution. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Though the center’s forecast cone for the hurricane puts it in line with a historic, direct hit on the Big Island, forecasters late Saturday morning said a developing low-pressure trough to the west could cause Lala to brush by to the south. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-pressure

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Adjective

Hundreds more cameras could be left operating and unaffected throughout the four-county region.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Her bed is Amal’s haven after a long day’s work, where the two can joke, watch TV, and relax in unaffected warmth.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

Garten sported hers buttoned up over a sleek pair of black tapered trousers while Gaines went more casual, with a distressed version and a matching pair of wide-leg jeans for a Canadian tuxedo vibe.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
The casual restaurants serving simple, inexpensive meals, typically at a lunch counter, began emerging in the late 19th century.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of casual

Adjective

Language in your next lease renewal covering accent walls, hardware swaps or pre-move-out inspections, a signal that landlords are formalizing what has been an informal negotiation.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the Consultative Shipping Group (CSG) — an informal cooperation between the maritime bodies of 18 shipping nations across the globe — noted that more than 80% of global trade is transported by sea.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of informal

Adjective

Supporting and empowering women leaders is also about creating workplaces that are understanding, flexible and aware of the many responsibilities that women balance across their professional and personal lives, Cole stressed.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Plastic is one of humanity’s most useful, flexible, and inexpensive inventions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Then Gurov takes that famous bite of watermelon, a metaphor for what has just happened and his nonchalant reaction to it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
Zizou Bergs Zizou Bergs served nonchalant-cool boy vibes upon his arrival to New York City for the US Open, rocking an oversized charcoal graphic tee from Golden Goose paired with voluminous black trousers and his personalized Golden Goose shoes.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of nonchalant

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