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Definitions

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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Let’s proceed on the basis that you own your home outright.

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

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

He doesn’t complain about that outright, but it’s bothering him, and it adds to the tension already there about the move, the business venture, the finances.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman