user-friendly

American  

[yoo-zer-frend-lee] / ˈyu zərˈfrɛnd li /

adjective

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

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

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user-friendly British  

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

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Other Word Forms

• user-friendliness noun

Etymology

Origin of user-friendly

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

Finra, the private, not-for-profit organization that oversees its member brokerage firms, offers the free BrokerCheck tool, which has a user-friendly interface that provides an overview of an adviser’s professional background.

From MarketWatch

The apps are genuinely user-friendly with a clean, modern interface that’s consistent across platforms.

From Salon

Related Words

• convenient
• foolproof
• handy