user-friendly

adjective

us·​er-friend·​ly ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē How to pronounce user-friendly (audio)
Synonyms of user-friendlynext
: easy to learn, use, understand, or deal with
user-friendly software
also : agreeable, appealing
a user-friendly atmosphere
user-friendliness noun

Examples of user-friendly in a Sentence

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This could involve user-friendly software, centralized technology systems or standardized training that reinforces consistency. Mark Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 As for the video capture, it's activated with one of the more user-friendly controls on the right arm. New Atlas, 24 June 2026 However, standing at five feet tall, the machines haven't been the most user-friendly. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Particularly user-friendly for those with weak hands, both are sharp, ergonomic, and made of steel. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for user-friendly

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of user-friendly was in 1972

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“User-friendly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user-friendly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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