Utilitarians are individuals who believe that actions should be evaluated based on their usefulness or utility in achieving desired outcomes. These types of individuals can also be called consequentialists, as they focus on the consequences of actions rather than the intent behind them. Other synonyms for utilitarians include pragmatists, functionalists, instrumentalists, and positivists. Furthermore, some might also describe utilitarians as utilitarianists, or simply, proponents of utilitarianism - the ethical theory that advocated for actions and policies that generate the maximum well-being and happiness for the greatest number of people. Regardless of the term used, utilitarians are characterised by their focus on practical and useful solutions that maximise benefits for the greater good.