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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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Investors have been quick to dump or outright short software stocks this year, and Friday’s selling action follows a nearly 4% drop for the IGV during Thursday trading.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

For one group of moms, the threatened Los Angeles Unified School District strike that would shutter campuses next week is provoking outright fear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The approach avoids selling the unwanted unit outright, which could generate a large taxable gain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

Proof of this being Violet’s outright attack on the very subject of a funeral ceremony.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison