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View synonyms for outright

outright

[ adjective out-rahyt; adverb out-rahyt, -rahyt ]

adjective

  1. complete or total:

    an outright loss.

  2. downright or unqualified:

    an outright refusal.

  3. without further payments due, restrictions, or qualifications:

    an outright sale of the car.

  4. Archaic. directed straight out or on.


adverb

  1. completely; entirely.

    Synonyms: thoroughly, altogether, utterly, downright

  2. without restraint, reserve, or concealment; openly:

    Tell me outright what's bothering you.

  3. at once; instantly:

    to be killed outright.

  4. without further payments due, restrictions, or qualifications:

    to own the house outright.

  5. Archaic. straight out or ahead; directly onward.

outright

adjective

  1. without qualifications or limitations

    outright ownership

  2. complete; total

    an outright lie

  3. straightforward; direct

    an outright manner

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. without restrictions

    buy outright

  2. without reservation or concealment

    ask outright

  3. instantly

    he was killed outright

  4. obsolete.
    straight ahead or out
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • outrightness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of outright1

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; out, right
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Example Sentences

Dr Ray Lowry of the British Fluoridation Society notes that the ruling “was not an outright condemnation of fluoride; rather, it suggested that the EPA could investigate further to ensure an adequate safety margin.”

From BBC

But like most, I was surprised at the sweep of the swing states, the likely outright win of the popular vote and the decisive losses in the Senate.

From Salon

Later, he declared outright that climate change, among other reasons, would require the United States to rethink its immigration policy.

From Salon

Its owner Hilco had been looking to sell the struggling retailer, but has not managed to find an outright buyer.

From BBC

The Trojans win their first outright conference title as Maile Hayes scores the game’s only goal in the 36th minute Sunday at Dignity Health Sports Park.

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