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undemanding
/ˌʌndɪˈmændɪŋ/
easy to do or satisfy
She chose an undemanding job that allowed her to work part-time.
The job was easy to manage and didn’t require long hours.
neutral
requiring little effort or skill to do or satisfy
The course is undemanding, perfect for beginners.
The course is easy and doesn’t require advanced skills.
He prefers an undemanding lifestyle with minimal responsibilities.
He likes a relaxed life with few demands.
Often used to describe tasks, jobs, or activities that are not challenging.
Collocations
undemanding taska task that requires little effortundemanding joba job that is easy to performundemanding lifestylea relaxed way of living
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'undemanded'
'Undemanding' describes something that requires little effort, while 'undemanded' means something that is not requested or claimed (e.g., 'undemanded goods').
Gold Rule
Use 'undemanding' for tasks or people
Apply 'undemanding' to activities, jobs, or personalities that are easygoing or require minimal effort. Avoid using it for objects or abstract concepts.
Word Origin
From 'un-' (prefix meaning 'not') + 'demanding' (present participle of 'demand'). First recorded in the early 19th century.
Usage Notes
Used to describe activities, jobs, or people that require little effort or impose few obligations. Often implies a positive connotation of ease or comfort.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixdemanding
requiring effort or attention
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