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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.