out
right
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in a total and complete manner
- The team outright refused to compromise on their principles.
- The storm destroyed the house outright, leaving nothing standing.
- She was outright exhausted after working a double shift.
- The company outright denied the allegations.
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without any restrictions, conditions, or further financial obligations attached
- They purchased the apartment outright for $500,000 without taking out a mortgage.
- He inherited the family farm outright when both his parents passed away.
- I want to buy this land outrightso I don't have to worry about monthly land payments.
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immediately or without hesitation
- The manager outright canceled the meeting as soon as the issue was resolved.
- He agreed to the proposal outright, without needing time to think it over.
- She outright agreed to help us the moment we asked.
- He left the office outright, without any hesitation, when he heard the news.
- They decided to proceed outright, starting the project immediately after approval.
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in a direct and open manner
- She couldn't ask him outright, so she hinted at her question.
- He told me outright that he didn't trust the plan.
- Instead of avoiding the issue, she addressed it outright.
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