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

Examples of utilitarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For fall 2024, labels such as Chloé, Schiaparelli, and Ralph Lauren all showed big, brazen belt buckles—treating the utilitarian accessory as its own standalone piece. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024

Maje added a cargo style to its Miss M handbag line, moving away from fringe and piling on the pockets for more of a utilitarian vibe, while Longchamp went all in on fringe with a layered bag full of movement and swing. —Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024

The earliest models were utilitarian with chassis and bodies based on the company’s automobiles. —Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2024

Of the compacts, the Falcon proved to be the most popular despite being plainly styled, spartan in trim, and unabashedly utilitarian. —Larry Printz, Ars Technica, 26 Sep. 2024