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

Ben traces the idea to his family’s utilitarian history, referencing candle bags that once carried fragile items without damage. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026

Red Wing, Minnesota, was home to the manufacture of utilitarian stoneware, art pottery, and dinnerware from 1861 until 19671. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026

Called the Stockman, the utilitarian motorcycle is specifically built for the Australian and New Zealand market. —New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026

Most of the fabrics draw inspiration from late 1990s and early 2000s utilitarian and minimalist aesthetics. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026