low-effort
Requiring little work
Low-effort describes something requiring minimal work, thought, or care.
The term often carries a dismissive edge—a low-effort post or low-effort costume suggests laziness or lack of investment: That's such a low-effort take.
In gaming and internet culture, low-effort content may be removed by moderators for adding nothing of value.
Requiring minimal effort
- simpleFree of complexity
- lazyAvoiding effort or exertion
- basicFundamental in nature
- quickMoving with speed
uncomplicated · straightforward · undemanding · casual · relaxed · half-hearted · cursory · perfunctory
Shortcut or breach
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- automationSelf-operating system design
batch · streamlined · efficient · time-saving · passive · hands-off · set-and-forget · delegated
Intentionally worthless online content
- memeShared online humor
- repostShare existing content again
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
- listicleNumbered-item article format
filler · fluff · spam · recycled · rehashed · formulaic · generic · derivative
Maintaining personal wellbeing
- meal-prepPreparing food in advance
- one-potCooked in one vessel
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
- takeoutRestaurant food for elsewhere
delivery · minimalist · loungewear · athleisure · air-dry · fuss-free · unfussy · easygoing
Locomotion on foot
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- gentleSoft and kind
- restorativePromoting return to health
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
modified · seated · reclined · recovery · cooldown · mobility · flexibility · light
easy
Requiring minimal effort
quick · uncomplicated · straightforward · undemanding · casual · relaxed · half-hearted · cursory · perfunctory · token
hack
Shortcut or breach
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
automation · batch · streamlined · efficient · time-saving · passive · hands-off · set-and-forget · delegated · outsourced
shitpost
Intentionally worthless online content
- memeShared online humor
- repostShare existing content again
- clickbaitSensationalized content for traffic
listicle · filler · fluff · spam · recycled · rehashed · formulaic · generic · derivative · uninspired
self-care
Maintaining personal wellbeing
- meal-prepPreparing food in advance
- one-potCooked in one vessel
- microwaveRadiation-based kitchen heater
takeout · delivery · minimalist · loungewear · athleisure · air-dry · fuss-free · unfussy · easygoing · laid-back
walking
Locomotion on foot
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
- gentleSoft and kind
- restorativePromoting return to health
beginner · modified · seated · reclined · recovery · cooldown · mobility · flexibility · light · moderate
low-effortpainstaking
Extremely careful and thorough
meticulous · thorough · diligent · careful · conscientious
low-effortambitious
Strongly desiring achievement
challenging · demanding · high-stakes · bold · audacious
low, lower, lowest, lowly, lowness, effort, efforts, effortful, effortless