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

Patch pockets add a subtle utilitarian touch and extra storage for small essentials. —Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026

The lightweight knit strikes the ideal balance between polished and utilitarian, dressing up a casual look in seconds. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

The good news is that today’s multifunctional furniture is far from the utilitarian, dorm-room feel of decades past. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026

With Elizabeth, Princess Diana, and Kate wearing the brand in different decades, Barbour has proven cross-generational appeal with their utilitarian countrywear. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026