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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This tough, low-maintenance podocarpus tolerates salt, drought, and heat, and resists deer browsing.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Engineered for space conditions, ELVIS includes durable, low-maintenance components and automation features that reduce the need for astronaut intervention, allowing experiments to run with minimal disruption, mission team members said.
—John Loeffler, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The material is unexpectedly versatile, low-maintenance, and available in a range of price points.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
These use no power, are very affordable and are extremely low-maintenance.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Engineered for space conditions, ELVIS includes durable, low-maintenance components and automation features that reduce the need for astronaut intervention, allowing experiments to run with minimal disruption, mission team members said.
—John Loeffler, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The material is unexpectedly versatile, low-maintenance, and available in a range of price points.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
These use no power, are very affordable and are extremely low-maintenance.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Low-maintenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-maintenance. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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