undemanding

/ˌʌndɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌndɪˈmændɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-di-ˈman-diŋ How to pronounce undemanding (audio) -ˈmän-, -dē-/ (ame, mw)

1.形容詞B2

釋義

describes a job, task, or activity that is simple to carry out and does not take much of your time, attention, or mental energy

例句

Marta got an undemanding job at the library to study in her free time.

collocation: undemanding job

The beginner knitting kit was undemanding enough for Asher to follow without any help.

pattern: undemanding enough + for [person] + to-infinitive

同義詞

easy
more common and broader in meaning; 'easy' can describe anything simple, while 'undemanding' focuses on low demands on your time or energy
simple
emphasises lack of complexity; 'undemanding' adds the idea that something does not drain or pressure you
effortless
suggests the task flows naturally with no struggle; slightly more positive than 'undemanding'
light
informal and often used for work, reading, or meals; 'light work' is easier to do than 'undemanding work' in casual speech

反義詞

demanding
direct opposite; requires a lot of time, effort, or attention
challenging
implies difficulty that tests your ability, not just high demands on time
taxing
suggests something drains your physical or mental energy heavily

be + undemanding

undemanding + noun

Commonly used to describe jobs, hobbies, routines, or relationships that feel relaxed and do not place pressure on you.

❌The math test was undemanding, so I finished quickly.

✅The math test was easy, so I finished quickly.

💡'Undemanding' usually describes ongoing situations (a job, a lifestyle) rather than single, short events like an exam.

❌My undemanding boss never tells me what to do.

✅My laid-back boss never tells me what to do.

💡'Undemanding' for a person means 'not making many demands', not 'uncommunicative' or 'neglectful'.

undemanding — adjective