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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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And yet, the show’s scale and the fame of the people in it may insulate it from outright failure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It takes a lot to push a large, diversified economy into a period of outright contraction that spreads across sectors and involves net employment losses.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

If He meant for me to be replaced why didn’t He just kill me outright instead of busting me up and leaving me here to watch some strange boy take over my life?

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye