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high-maintenance
/hˈaɪmˈeɪntənəns/
/hˈaɪmˈeɪntənəns/
high-maintenance
01
requiring a lot of time, effort, or care; mostly due to being difficult to please
Examples
She ’s a high-maintenance person who expects constant attention and care.
The car is high-maintenance and needs frequent repairs.
