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 Organizers describe the vibe as low-pressure and social rather than transactional. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 Open mic nights, hosted in bars, coffee shops and community spaces, are low-pressure and genuinely entertaining, since no two nights are the same. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Conduct low-pressure, one-on-one listening sessions outside the formal office. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-pressure

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Adjective

The idea is that airport security operations can remain unaffected by funding lapses and government shutdowns, while still maintaining strict federal oversight and regulations.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
These tides are predicted to be lower than those in June, and the Weather Service estimates that areas not impacted in June can expect to be unaffected over the next week as well.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

The messages were casual, sly, a little irreverent—proof that Google wasn’t like any other company—while always amplifying the corporate mythology.

— Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Try this formula for a low-key coffee date, a day of shopping, or a casual swing by the office.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026

Definition of casual

Adjective

West conducted an informal poll, asking the CFOs whether the strategy function now reports to them.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 13 July 2026
These experts give presentations and workshops on topics like how to use a camera, light, composition, and storytelling, as well as provide informal coaching during the voyage.

— Kristen E. Pope, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of informal

Adjective

The Aragon, which later generations experienced mainly as a shabby, sticky home for loud rock music, was once the North Side’s hub for romance, where young men and women came in droves to dance to mellow music in an elegant atmosphere.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
The Karine armchair has some serious potential to become your new favorite chair with its sloped arms and relaxed silhouette, energized by a mellow shade of green.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

Definition of mellow

Adjective

Existing furniture and materials are reused in line with the brand’s B Corp certification, while new elements have been designed for flexible use across different collections and layouts.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Made entirely from flexible, compliant materials, the system eliminates the need for conventional electronic sensors and control circuits, reducing complexity and potential failure points.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

Men’s European Championship 2024 Spain versus England is becoming quite familiar in finals.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Blending the vintage style of a Mary Jane shoe with the modern, casual style of a trainer, these shoes shine with their unique but familiar design.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

Domestic tourists had come to appreciate its hummocky beaches, quaint islands, and rich maritime culture, not to mention its easygoing ambience.

— Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Since leaving the band the War on Drugs, in 2008, Vile has become a solo avatar for psychedelic guitar music, his rich catalogue easygoing and nonchalant, but also sprawling.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of easygoing

Adjective

Algeria were almost nonchalant in the lead-up to their first goal of the tournament.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of nonchalant

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