It's very low-tech.
Source: tatoeba (8508560)
Low-tech
Synonyms for "low-tech" (10 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Adjective(2 words)
basiclow-technology culture
Strong matches (3)
Adjective(3 words)
Related words (5)
Adjective(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: basic, low-technology culture, low-technology practices, low-technology societies, lower-technology.
- Sentence evidence is available for low-tech, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "low-tech".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "low-tech"
Keep "low-tech" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "low-tech" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "low-tech", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "low-tech" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
6 entrieschalk and slatehandheld devicesmanual demonstrationsmanual toolsnonelectric equipmentpaper based teaching
Collocations
6 entrieslow-tech activitieslow-tech classroomlow-tech curriculumlow-tech equipmentlow-tech learninglow-tech solution
Inflections
2 entriesmore low techmost low tech
Derivations
1 entrieslow tech
Antonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
With a candle-making machine and molds, invented in Rwanda, production costs are about two cents per candle. Candles imported from China cost about 10 cents each in Rwanda. So the economic advantages of this low-tech project are clear — and the Institute hopes these candles and other products will easily find a market in Rwanda.
Source: tatoeba (12262998)
Teachers and students at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology in Rwanda's capital are working to identify and fulfill market needs. The school has a host of low-tech machines that make nails and other every-day items like candles.
Source: tatoeba (12263012)
Sometimes the low-tech ways are best: bash it with a rock, that'll loosen it.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "low-tech"?
Closest matches include basic, low-technology culture, low-technology practices, low-technology societies, lower-technology.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "low-tech"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.