utility monster en · NOUN
Meanings
- A hypothetical sentient being that derives much more hedonic pleasure from resources than ordinary beings do; in some critiques of utilitarianism, such a being would demand an extremely hedonistic lifestyle at the expense of everyone else, due to its greater capacity to feel pleasure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| utility monsters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |