1. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive
2. relating to utilitarianism, the belief that actions are right when they are useful or for the benefit of a majority
Usage: philosophy

1. a person who believes in or advocates utilitarianism
Usage: philosophy

Examples

• The office furniture was purely utilitarian, with no decorative elements.
• She chose utilitarian clothing that could withstand harsh weather conditions.
• The building’s utilitarian design focused on efficiency over beauty.
• His utilitarian approach to ethics emphasized the greatest good for the greatest number.
• The utilitarian philosopher argued that happiness should be maximized for all people.
• As a utilitarian, she believed that the morality of an action depends on its consequences.
• The utilitarian rejected the idea that some actions are inherently wrong regardless of their outcomes.