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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Polls suggest a June 21 run-off between Cepeda and millionaire lawyer Abelardo De la Espriella, as no candidate is projected to have enough support to win the first ballot outright.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

None of the candidates in Sunday's poll appear likely to win an outright majority, with a run-off vote scheduled for 21 June.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The market hasn’t fully priced the next logical step for the AI buildout: Big Tech acquiring regulated utilities outright.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The California Constitution defines a large number of offenses where bail can be denied outright, among them rape, burglary and arson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

She hadn’t said anything outright, but she’d sighed so much, Dimple was afraid the house was on the verge of collapse.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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