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Designed or chosen chiefly for practical usefulness.

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utilitarian

The utilitarian desk had sturdy drawers and no decorative trim.
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A utilitarian shelter beside the fictional playing field was designed chiefly to keep equipment and waiting volunteers dry, with no decorative flourishes added for display.
From Useful Work and a Warm Reply.
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