LOW-PRESSURE Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

low-pressure

adjective

ˈlō-ˈpre-shər

Definition of low-pressure

as in unaffected

having a relaxed, casual manner a low-pressure boss who lets employees do their work without looking over their shoulders

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of low-pressure Spray the cleaner onto the concrete surface using a low-pressure nozzle, following the instructions on the container. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 In this area, storms are expected to form along a developing low-pressure system and quickly become strong, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Some dogs with severe dog anxiety may need to start with low-pressure options like scatter feeding before moving to more stimulating activities like a structured sniffari or formal scent work. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for low-pressure

Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-pressure

Adjective

Unlike the 13 colonies, East and West Florida were largely unaffected by the British Stamp Act and other taxes that fueled resentment elsewhere because the colonies produced relatively little for the British colonial economy.

— Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Undergraduate lending is largely unaffected.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of unaffected

Adjective

But the series also goes behind the scenes to explore how an informal gathering grew into a big-budget, heavily regulated event.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The alliance grew out of an informal coalition that included organizations tied to Ananas Anam, Bananatex and Regenerate Fashion.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of informal

Adjective

My mood might dictate a mellow classical or a nostalgic rock n’ roll journey.

— Liza Lentini, SPIN, 26 June 2026
While some editors appreciated it for its thicker texture, other editors found the mellow tang to be ideal for a variety of dishes from soup to tacos.

— Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of mellow

Adjective

One degree with flexible hours for mid-level professionals is now under the new limits.

— Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
The aim is to create digital assets that are flexible enough to be used over and over in lots of different ways, whether in movies, video games, advertising, or interactive projects.

— Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

While no one wants a bad night's sleep, most of us experience occasional sleep disruptions stemming from familiar culprits like late-night doomscrolling, too much caffeine, stress or an inconsistent bedtime routine.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Tensions over race and history are familiar for Lynne Jackson, who now runs a foundation in Missouri to honor Dred Scott and his effort to vindicate his rights.

— Carrie Johnson, NPR, 7 July 2026

Definition of familiar

Adjective

That play effectively started once defender Tim Ream tracked down a goal kick near the half-line, then passed up to Tyler Adams for a nonchalant back-heel pass to Tillman.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Chisholm is normally pretty nonchalant, and manager Aaron Boone is rather stoic and defends his players sometimes to a fault.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of nonchalant

Browse Nearby Words

lowness

low-pressure

low-rent

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Low-pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-pressure. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of low-pressure

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gambol

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes