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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Heat-loving cucumbers are low-maintenance and easy to grow, whether in containers, raised beds, or in the ground.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The flowers attract butterflies, but deer and rabbits leave this low-maintenance charmer alone.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
All in all, this garden was refreshingly low-maintenance.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 23 July 2025
Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2025
The flowers attract butterflies, but deer and rabbits leave this low-maintenance charmer alone.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
All in all, this garden was refreshingly low-maintenance.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 23 July 2025
Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for low-maintenance
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“Low-maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-maintenance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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