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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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Among those, reorganization or expansion is more likely than outright job losses, according to the study from Alex Martin Richmond, labor economist at the AI research and deployment company.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Having a lower-priced ad-tier is a positive for Netflix, as the company can prevent users from cancelling outright if they are feeling economically pressured.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

This compound, called guanidinoethylbenzylamino imidazopyridine acetate, works by preventing the growth of bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis rather than killing them outright.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 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

Not outright; but Hunters Hunter looked right in his eyes one evening and said, “She got reasons. Even if she crazy. Crazy people got reasons.”

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison