Synonyms of utilitarian

utilitarian

adjective

as in useful

capable of being put to use or account

She found his theories utilitarian in constructing her own.

of, relating to, or being a method of computer programming in which each step of the solution to a problem is contained in a separate subprogram

Synonyms & Similar Words

• useful
• beneficial
• functional
• useable
• practical
• usable
• possible
• workable
• feasible
• actionable
• advantageous
• applied
• serviceable
• profitable
• applicative
• applicable
• working
• ultrapractical
• practicable
• opportunistic
• opportune
• tactical
• seasonable
• desirable
• timely
• expedient
• advisable
• judicious
• politic
• prudent
• self-seeking
• wise

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• useless
• unsuitable
• impractical
• impracticable
• inapplicable
• unworkable
• unusable
• unprofitable
• profitless
• unfeasible
• untimely
• nonpractical
• unseasonable
• inopportune
• unwise
• injudicious
• imprudent
• inadvisable
• inexpedient
• impolitic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of utilitarian

Inside, the Prius SE is utilitarian, with lots of hard-plastic surfaces and touchpoints, although the red stitching on the seats and a red plastic panel that forms a lip on the dashboard adds a bit of style. —Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025

That may sound utilitarian, but the result was a roomy SUV several luxury-wannabe brands should envy. —Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025

Parkas and zippered windbreaker styles stood out for their elevated utilitarian appeal, to be layered over nylon Tactel workwear suits or corduroy ensembles featuring an overshirt. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025

At that time, the only other EVs available for a similar price were the utilitarian Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf. —Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Jan. 2025