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
prefix
+
demanding
requiring effort or attention
root
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