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

2

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

He's a rare breed, a low-maintenance White House aide.

—Fred Barnes

Examples of low-maintenance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Small braids also fit this category and can add an interesting texture to a low-maintenance look. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025

Diving deeper into Issa’s opinions on the topic, the co-hosts asked the Insecure creator about her personal support system, opinions on high and low-maintenance friendships, and other aspects. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Mar. 2025

After Year in Your Garden? 08 of 11 Yarrow Yarrow (Achillea spp.) is a low-maintenance and versatile perennial that is available in a range of colors, such as orange, pink, red, white, and yellow. —Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025

General Pruning Guidelines Crepe myrtles are a low-maintenance plant that typically produces beautiful flowers with only light and pruning. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for low-maintenance

• maintenance