utilitarian

• Описывает что-то, предназначенное быть полезным или практичным, а не привлекательным.

Describes something designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

1. Practical and functionalC1formal

   Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive or decorative.

   Утилитарный

   • The furniture was simple and utilitarian, with no unnecessary ornamentation.
   • They chose utilitarian clothing for their hiking trip.
   • The building's design is purely utilitarian, focusing on efficiency.

   Synonymsefficientfunctionalplainpracticalpragmaticsensibleserviceableunadornedusefulworkaday

   Antonymsaestheticdecorativelavishornamentalornate

2. Relating to utilitarianismC2formal

   Relating to the ethical theory that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility.

   Утилитарный

   • The philosopher argued from a utilitarian perspective.
   • Utilitarian ethics often prioritize the greater good over individual rights.
   • Her decision was based on utilitarian principles.

• Существительное, обозначающее человека, который поддерживает или следует доктрине утилитаризма, согласно которой наилучшим действием является то, которое максимизирует общее счастье или пользу.

A noun referring to a person who advocates or follows the doctrine of utilitarianism, which holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or utility.

1. Follower of utilitarianismC1formal

   A person who adheres to the ethical theory of utilitarianism, which holds that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being.

   Последователь утилитаризма

   • The philosopher was a strict utilitarian, always weighing the consequences of actions.
   • Utilitarians argue that policies should be judged by their outcomes.
   • As a utilitarian, she supported the law because it benefited the majority.