hands-off

[handz-awf, -of] / ˈhændzˈɔf, -ˈɒf /

ADJECTIVE

tolerant

Synonyms

WEAK

accommodating indulgent lenient permissive

Example Sentences

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One conversion in Hemel Hempstead is a "fully hands-off investment with guaranteed income and no ongoing headaches", he says.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Other than providing contact information for the people on his list, Milgrom says the estate was hands-off throughout the process.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The answer to their problem still comes with sacrifice; they’re still at somebody else’s whim, even if that somebody has promised to be hands-off.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

In December, Rivian unveiled a road map that outlined its plans to introduce hands-off, eyes-off driving; develop its own silicon processors; and launch an artificial-intelligence assistant.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

But maybe they’re just a really hands-off kind of couple.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera