Utilitarian – Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

(Pronounced you-til-ih-teh-ree-uhn)

To remember the definition of the word utilitarian, use the following mnemonic:

The utility belt worn by the librarian (utilitarian) was very useful but not attractive.

Examples of utilitarian in a sentence

Because Jane only sees her car as a utilitarian asset, she doesn't care about its appearance.

While the kitchen is not attractive, its utilitarian layout allows the cooks to prepare meals easily.

The student accommodation at this university is strictly utilitarian.