Definitions

utmost

[uht-mohst, -muhst] / ˈʌtˌmoʊst, -məst /

ADJECTIVE

extreme, maximum

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolute all-out sheer ultimate unconditional

STRONG

chief entire final full last outside top total uttermost whole

WEAK

complete exhaustive farthest furthermost greatest highest last straw maximal most distant out of bounds outermost paramount plenary preeminent remotest supreme the most thorough thoroughgoing too much too-too topmost ultra undiminished unlimited unmitigated unqualified unreserved worst case

Antonyms

STRONGEST

limited

STRONG

beginning first introductory middle starting unimportant

WEAK

moderate

Example Sentences

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I have the utmost respect for him, for his family and everything.

From Los Angeles Times

But it was only in 1818, after excavations carried out in utmost secrecy, that his tomb was rediscovered.

From Barron's

“We are committed to treating impacted employees with the utmost care.”

From Los Angeles Times

It said searches were only carried out when there was "a clear and reasonable concern that a young person may be in possession of a weapon" and conducted "with the utmost care and respect".

From BBC

The ministry dealt with such reports with "utmost seriousness and responsibility", he stressed.

From BBC

utmost

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