Outright

usgb/ˈaʊtraɪt/
adverb

Completely and fully.

He rejected the proposal outright.
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Often appears as...

  • reject outright
  • win outright
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No Middle Ground

Use 'outright' when there's no partial acceptance or halfway measures.

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He dismissed the idea outright, with no intention of reconsideration.
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Emphasis on Totality

'Outright' emphasizes that an action or state is complete and thorough.

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The team won the championship outright, with no need for playoffs.
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