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

The collection was, indeed, utilitarian but also very elegant and faithful to the brand’s classic tailoring codes. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

Bath mats provide essential functionality by absorbing moisture and providing a cushioned surface after a shower, offering an opportunity to inject personality and style into an otherwise utilitarian space. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025

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