outright
out
ˈaʊt
awt
right
raɪt
rait
/aʊtɹˈaɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "outright"in English

outright
Examples
The team outright refused to compromise on their principles.
02

without any restrictions, conditions, or further financial obligations attached

Grammatical Information
interrogative adverb
Examples
They purchased the apartment outright for $500,000 without taking out a mortgage.
Examples
The manager outright canceled the meeting as soon as the issue was resolved.
Examples
She could n't ask him outright, so she hinted at her question.
outright
01

complete and without any reservation or hesitation

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
He received an outright rejection of his manuscript without any feedback or suggestions.
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