user-friendly

adjective

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

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By focusing on education, clear demonstrations of ROI, and providing a user-friendly interface, AppWork has been able to drive adoption and prove its value in real-world applications. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025 But gear that packs the best doesn't necessarily offer the most user-friendly experience on arrival. New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2025 At Park Hyatt London River Thames, guests can adjust temperature, airflow, and measurement units (Celsius or Fahrenheit) on a user-friendly digital display. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025 Alternatives to money transfer apps Mobile apps like Wise and Remitly have emerged to enable users to transfer funds quickly and inexpensively via a user-friendly interface. Andreina Rodriguez,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025 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 29 Aug. 2025.

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