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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

The BOJ is scheduled to make outright purchases of four sectors of Japan’s government bond market on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Within weeks, truths, half-truths, and outright lies were hopelessly entangled.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock