user-friendly
Americanadjective
adjective
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easy to use or understand
a user-friendly dictionary
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(of a computer system) easily operated and understood by means of a straightforward guide in jargon-free language
Other Word Forms
- user-friendliness noun
Etymology
Origin of user-friendly
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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However, Ghana reached a roadblock in its plans to reconnect with the diaspora, announcing it was pausing its citizenship applications as it needed to make the system more accessible and user-friendly.
From BBC
Using our fingerprints to access digital wallets and confirm payments and enabling facial recognition to unlock smartphones are far more user-friendly methods than relying on a password we’ll forget.
The aircraft is designed to be accessible and user-friendly, and you don’t need a pilot’s license to operate it.
From Los Angeles Times
In October 2025, the EU accused Facebook and Instagram of failing to grant researchers sufficient access to public data and not providing user-friendly ways to flag illegal content or challenge content-moderation decisions.
From Barron's
Modern options can be attractive—or at least unobtrusive—enough to leave draped over a sofa or chair, and they feature user-friendly timers and detachable, machine-washable fabrics.
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