user-friendly
/ˌjuːzəˈfrend.li/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Easy for people to use, understand, or learn. A user-friendly thing is designed to be simple and convenient.
- This app is very user-friendly.
- We need a user-friendly website.
- The new interface feels more user-friendly.
Adinary Nuance
User-friendly is more specific than easy. It usually describes products, websites, devices, or systems that are simple to use. It is also more practical than convenient, because it focuses on the user's experience. In business and tech writing, it sounds natural and positive.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thân thiện với người dùng
- Spanish
- fácil de usar
- Chinese
- 易于使用
- Japanese
- 使いやすい
- Korean
- 사용하기 쉬운
Etymology
User-friendly became common in English in the late 20th century, especially in computing and product design. It combines user and friendly to mean “easy and pleasant for the user.”
Common phrases
a user-friendly designa user-friendly interfaceuser-friendly softwaremake it more user-friendly
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is user-friendly formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in business, tech, and everyday writing.
- What is the difference between user-friendly and easy?
- Easy is general. User-friendly usually means easy for a person to use a product or system.
- Can I use user-friendly for people?
- Usually no. It is mainly used for things like apps, tools, and websites.
- Is user-friendly common in IELTS writing?
- Yes. It works well when describing technology, services, or designs.