utilitarian (Meaning)
utilitarian (n)
someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility
utilitarian (s)
having a useful function
having utility often to the exclusion of values
utilitarian (a.)
Of or pertaining to utility; consisting in utility; /iming at utility as distinguished from beauty, ornament, etc.; sometimes, reproachfully, evincing, or characterized by, a regard for utility of a lower kind, or marked by a sordid spirit; as, utilitarian narrowness; a utilitarian indifference to art.
Of or pertaining to utilitarianism; supporting utilitarianism; as, the utilitarian view of morality; the Society.
utilitarian (n.)
One who holds the doctrine of utilitarianism.
Synonyms & Antonyms of utilitarian
utilitarian Sentence Examples
- The utilitarian design of the backpack prioritized functionality over aesthetics.
- The utilitarian approach to architecture emphasized practicality and efficiency.
- The utilitarian principles of Jeremy Bentham guided their ethical decisions.
- The utilitarian value of the invention lay in its potential to solve real-world problems.
- The utilitarian nature of the tool made it indispensable for daily tasks.
- The utilitarian mindset focused on maximizing overall benefit and minimizing harm.
- The utilitarian reasons for recycling were both environmental and financial.
- The utilitarian perspective on social welfare emphasized providing the greatest good for the greatest number.
- The utilitarian design of the building incorporated sustainable features for both economic and environmental benefits.
- The utilitarian ethic resonated with those who believed in practical and pragmatic solutions.
FAQs About the word utilitarian
someone who believes that the value of a thing depends on its utility, having a useful function, having utility often to the exclusion of valuesOf or pertaining
useful, beneficial, useable,functional, profitable, usable, serviceable, practical, actionable, applied
inapplicable, impractical, unsuitable, unusable,useless, inapplicable, impracticable, unsuitable, useless, impractical
The utilitarian design of the backpack prioritized functionality over aesthetics.
The utilitarian approach to architecture emphasized practicality and efficiency.
The utilitarian principles of Jeremy Bentham guided their ethical decisions.
The utilitarian value of the invention lay in its potential to solve real-world problems.
