undemanding

adjective

un·​de·​mand·​ing ˌən-di-ˈman-diŋ How to pronounce undemanding (audio)
-ˈmän-
-dē-
Synonyms of undemandingnext
: not requiring much time, effort, or attention : not demanding
an undemanding job
an undemanding boss
undemandingly adverb
undemandingness noun

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This dish is undemanding and flexible, equally suited to a weeknight dinner or a casual outdoor meal. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 Adding lettuce as a potato companion plant is a smart way to use your garden space, and undemanding lettuce won’t compete with potatoes for nutrients, either. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026 Even the most undemanding physical tasks can be automated. Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026 This research lends more credence to the idea that removing undemanding duties from workers’ days may inadvertently strip away the pauses that keep them cognitively locked in. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for undemanding

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undemanding was in 1940

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“Undemanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undemanding. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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