user-friendly

[ yoo-zer-frend-lee ]

adjective

1. easy to use, operate, understand, etc.:

   the most user-friendly personal computer now on the market.

user-friendly

adjective

1. easy to use or understand

   a user-friendly dictionary

2. (of a computer system) easily operated and understood by means of a straightforward guide in jargon-free language

Derived Forms

• user-friendliness, noun

Other Words From

• user-friendli·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of user-friendly¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

"It's a low-cost, user-friendly approach to increasing access to crucial post-stroke care."

From Science Daily

In a pilot in northern Ghana designed to help cocoa farmers contribute to their pensions, there was high engagement but farmers didn’t find the app user-friendly and needed extra coaching.

From Seattle Times

The Commission is also investigating whether Meta’s mechanism for users to flag illegal content is good enough under the DSA, because it suspects that method isn’t easy to access and user-friendly.

From Seattle Times

He introduced the EX30 electric SUV as a user-friendly vehicle with a sophisticated sound system and a tablet screen that are both easy to use.

From Seattle Times

The paper says while the AI model is adaptable and user-friendly, there are limitations when it comes to field course planning, including risk assessments.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• convenient
• foolproof
• handy