user-unfriendly
|us-er-un-friend-ly|
B2
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/ˈjuːzər ʌnˈfrɛndli/
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/ˈjuːzə ʌnˈfrɛndli/
difficult to use
Etymology
Etymology Information
'user-unfriendly' originates from the combination of 'user' and 'unfriendly', where 'user' refers to the person using a system or product, and 'unfriendly' means not easy or pleasant to use.
Historical Evolution
The term 'user-unfriendly' evolved from the need to describe systems or products that are difficult for users to navigate or operate.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not friendly to users', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not easy or pleasant for users to use or interact with.
The software was criticized for being user-unfriendly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45