user-friendly

adjective

us·​er-friend·​ly ˌyü-zər-ˈfren(d)-lē 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Mountain bike enthusiasts are working on making The Velomont, a multi-use trail that will span the length of Vermont, user-friendly for everyone. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 July 2026

Surfshark is easy to set up thanks to its user-friendly app and simple onboarding process. — Stephanie Barnes, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for user-friendly

• friendly
• unfriendly