intuitive

The word “intuitive” means easy to understand or use without needing to think it through. In plain terms, something that feels natural or obvious, without needing an explanation.

“Intuitive” is pronounced ihn-TYOO-ih-tihv (/ɪnˈt(j)uɪtɪv/ in IPA).

Here is “intuitive” used in a sentence: “The new app has a really intuitive interface.”

The opposite of “intuitive” — its antonyms — are unintuitive, nonintuitive and counterintuitive.

“Intuitive” is an adjective.

The word “intuitive” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin intuitivus, from Latin intueri, "to look at.".

“Intuitive” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

Intuitive specifically means something can be understood or used without needing to think it through, often because it matches how people naturally expect things to work. Easy is more general and can describe anything requiring little effort, even if that ease was achieved through explicit instructions or practice rather than natural understanding.

Software or a design is called intuitive when users can figure out how to operate it based on familiar patterns and expectations, without needing a manual or extensive explanation. This usually comes from consistent layout, clear labeling, and behavior that matches what users already expect from similar tools.

The opposite of intuitive is something counterintuitive or unintuitive, meaning it requires conscious thought, instruction, or trial and error to understand or use because it doesn't match natural expectations.