low-maintenance
adjective
low-main·te·nance
ˈlō-ˈmānt-nən(t)s 
-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s
1
: requiring little care or maintenance
low-maintenance fabrics
a low-maintenance garden
What was also high on their beauty wish list? Keeping their natural hair as a basis for a look that is professional as well as low-maintenance.—
Essence
Essence2
of a person
: not tending to cause problems or demand attention : easy and pleasant to deal with or work with
"Bobby Jay is one of those high-character, low-maintenance guys you look for," said Rick Dudley, Lightning vice president of hockey operations. "He has a tremendous work ethic."—Nancy Marrapese-Burrell
Nancy Marrapese-BurrellHe's a rare breed, a low-maintenance White House aide.—Fred Barnes
Fred BarnesExamples of low-maintenance in a Sentence
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Surfaces include hard-wearing composite oak flooring and low-maintenance quartz countertops that look like indestructible concrete.
—Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
The trend makes sense, given the declining popularity of eyelash extensions and the shift toward low-maintenance beauty trends in general.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Our Top Contour Sticks Contour sticks are also refreshingly low-maintenance: Just swipe, blend, and go.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
Suter is a low-maintenance, do-it-all top-nine forward who can reliably play anywhere in a team’s lineup, at center or wing.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
The trend makes sense, given the declining popularity of eyelash extensions and the shift toward low-maintenance beauty trends in general.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 July 2025
Our Top Contour Sticks Contour sticks are also refreshingly low-maintenance: Just swipe, blend, and go.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
Suter is a low-maintenance, do-it-all top-nine forward who can reliably play anywhere in a team’s lineup, at center or wing.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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“Low-maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-maintenance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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