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

Examples of user-friendly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The dehumidifier should be easy to use with user-friendly controls, auto restart ability, and timer controls. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 July 2024 The lid design and preset temperature controls are user-friendly for beginners. Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 18 July 2024 As the cost and complexity of healthcare continue to rise, providing individuals with innovative and user-friendly devices becomes more crucial. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 However, Roborock’s app is more refined, more stable, and slightly more user-friendly. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for user-friendly 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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