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outright

[out-rahyt, out-rahyt, -rahyt] / ˈaʊtˌraɪt, ˈaʊtˈraɪt, -ˌraɪt /
ADJECTIVE
complete, unconditional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absolute downright pure unequivocal unmitigated utter wholesale
WEAK
all arrant consummate definite direct entire flat gross out-and-out perfect positive straightforward thorough thoroughgoing total undeniable unqualified whole
Antonyms
STRONGEST
imperfect indefinite mixed partial uncertain
WEAK
ambiguous conditional hesitating incomplete provisional

Example Sentences

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"The bigger concern for India's economy is outright shortage," say Shilan Shah and Mark Williams of Capital Economics.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Since May 2025, each month of positive job growth has been followed by a month of outright declines, writes Olu Sonola, head of U.S. economics for Fitch Ratings.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There’s a difference between making something provocative and outright, intentional provocation.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

On Wednesday, the BOJ will make outright purchases of three sectors of Japan’s government bond market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

One wonders, then, why he didn’t fight for the win against Shipman and win the title outright.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady