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

Related Words

• useful
• beneficial
• functional
• 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

Dissimilar Words

• 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

There’s no need to worry about this setup looking ultra utilitarian or unattractive, either, the designer adds. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

Throughout the years, most rollouts in the category skewed strictly utilitarian, with lightweight, easy-to-clean materials and durable frames acting as throughlines that connected various companies’ stroller aesthetics. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Fiel, vice president of brand and creative at the AI-native startup Newton, loves reinventions of utilitarian clothing, favoring functional pieces in deep greens and blacks. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

In This Article Fireclay sinks have been a kitchen staple for centuries, with their iconic, usually white, gleaming glaze that turns an otherwise utilitarian fixture into a striking visual highlight. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026