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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Robins also points out that adding plants can help improve the oxygen levels in your bedroom (spider plants and snake plants are two low-maintenance houseplants that can help), and suggests using neutral colors for paint, rugs, and bedding.
All in all, your bedroom should be a sanctuary.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
Moreover, soap nails are often being seen paired with a shorter nail length and round shape, both of which are wonderfully low-maintenance and, again, natural-looking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
This pleated bed skirt, available in a choice of two soft neutrals, pairs a luxurious, hotel-caliber look with the low-maintenance appeal of exceptionally soft linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
And the carbon belt drive makes for low-maintenance, clean and quiet city riding.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
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Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
Moreover, soap nails are often being seen paired with a shorter nail length and round shape, both of which are wonderfully low-maintenance and, again, natural-looking.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
This pleated bed skirt, available in a choice of two soft neutrals, pairs a luxurious, hotel-caliber look with the low-maintenance appeal of exceptionally soft linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025
And the carbon belt drive makes for low-maintenance, clean and quiet city riding.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Low-maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-maintenance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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