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utilitarian
01
functioning in a beneficial way
02
having a design that prioritizes practicality and usefulness over aesthetics
Examples
The building had a utilitarian design, focused on efficiency.
She preferred utilitarian furniture that served multiple purposes.
Utilitarian
01
someone who supports the theory that actions are morally right if they maximize happiness or pleasure and morally wrong if they cause unhappiness or pain, regardless of other outcomes
Examples
John Stuart Mill is known as a prominent utilitarian philosopher who developed the theory of utilitarianism.
As a utilitarian, she believes that ethical decisions should maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering.
