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Outright

adverb

/ˈaʊtraɪt/

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

completely, instantly, or without reservation

She rejected the proposal outright.

She rejected the offer outright without any hesitation.

completely, directly, totally, entirely, fully, absolutely, instantly

Entry 1

completely, directly, totally, entirely

Entry 2

completely, entirely, fully, absolutely, instantly

partially, gradually, indirectly, incompletely

Entry 1

partially, gradually, indirectly

Entry 2

partially, incompletely

reject outright, deny outright, refuse outright, outright rejection, outright victory, outright denial

Entry 1

reject outright, deny outright, refuse outright

Entry 2

outright rejection, outright victory, outright denial

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake

completely or in an absolute way

at the present time; now

in a confidential manner; secretly; privately

With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.