Definition of utilitarian
: an advocate or adherent of utilitarianism
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Consequentialists—including utilitarians, the most famous kind—are concerned with the outcomes and consequences of actions first and foremost.
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Besides, as long as these readers really are utilitarians and not Kantians, there’s nothing to stop them from quietly resubscribing in a month or two.
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First Known Use of utilitarian
circa 1780
Definition of utilitarian
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: of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2
: marked by utilitarian views or practices
3 a
: of, relating to, or aiming at utility
b
: exhibiting or preferring mere utility
- spare utilitarian furnishings
Recent Examples of utilitarian from the Web
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Indeed, to take those positions is to assume the utilitarian conclusion from the start.
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The big question is whether Apple’s emphasis on multimedia can convince educators that the iPad is better than a utilitarian Chromebook A large part of this is cost; Chromebooks sell for as low as $149.
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Tote bags, zip pouches and cross-body bags (as well as wallets and card holders) have long been part of Esquivel's private bespoke business, but the brand is now widening distribution of utilitarian totes and pouches.
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On a chair, the realistic figure—wax-faced, jauntily clothed, sporting a cane—contains the British utilitarian philosopher’s skeleton.
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Its vehicle, a refreshingly utilitarian-looking thing called the B1, doesn't even have a touchscreen.
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Her utilitarian jumpsuit, also known as a boiler suit, was originally created to protect the wearer from dirt, paint and general grime.
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Unfortunately, there is more concrete next door, in the form of an aging and utilitarian garage.
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Mercedes just unveiled a new version of its utilitarian, rugged luxury SUV as part of the North American International Auto Show going on here.
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First Known Use of utilitarian
1802
UTILITARIAN Defined for English Language Learners
utilitarian
Definition of utilitarian for English Language Learners
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: made to be useful rather than to be decorative or comfortable
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philosophy : of or relating to utilitarianism
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