utilitarian

• Que se refiere a algo diseñado para ser útil o práctico más que atractivo o decorativo. También se aplica a una doctrina o enfoque que valora la utilidad como criterio principal.

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.

   Utilitario (práctico y funcional)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosefficientfunctionalplainpracticalpragmaticsensibleserviceableunadornedusefulworkaday

   Antónimosaestheticdecorativelavishornamentalornate

2. Relating to utilitarianismC2formal

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

   Relativo al utilitarismo

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

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que apoya o sigue la doctrina del utilitarismo, según la cual la mejor acción es la que maximiza la felicidad o el bienestar general.

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.

   Utilitarista

   • 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.