Outright

/ˈaʊtraɪt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Clear and unequivocal; without doubt or ambiguity.

The outright winner of the competition was announced.

Complete and total.

His outright ignorance of the subject was shocking.

adverb

Completely and fully; without reservation or hesitation.

She rejected the offer outright.

Immediately or at once.

He was outright accused of the crime.

Middle English, from out + right

outright ban

a complete prohibition without exceptions.

outright lie

a blatant and bold falsehood.

outright sale

a sale that is complete with no strings attached.

outright ownership

complete ownership without any ties or restrictions.

outright winner

a winner with no question or doubt.

all in or nothing

It’s a go big or go home situation; either we do it outright or not at all.

total

She is outright crazy for thinking that would work.