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

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Accelerating Productivity With Workflow Optimization Fintech also transforms daily workflows, replacing outdated manual processes with user-friendly systems designed for efficiency. Hank Boughner, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Its user-friendly interface provides step-by-step prompts and real-time help through live chat, the agency said. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 Each option is super user-friendly, from tapping to set up Wi-Fi to scanning homework at home or streaming cartoons on the go. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025 Plus, modern cabinetry options can make the kitchen more organized and user-friendly, which appeals to buyers. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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