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

The utilitarian silhouette works as a seasonal transition piece for windy, rainy spring or fall days, according to Vogue. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Nothing looks as good and is as utilitarian in an airport lounge and on an airplane as a cashmere wrap. — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

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

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