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

If your peak-summer wardrobe needs a refresh, Alexa Chung makes a case for utilitarian Bermuda shorts as the ultimate power piece. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Paying attention to these details makes displaying the cutting boards on the open shelves look like an intentional styling decision instead of a purely utilitarian one. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Traditional Papuan stone axes were more than utilitarian tools. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

Traditional Papuan stone axes, said the minister, were much more than utilitarian objects. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026