outright
UK: ˈaʊtraɪt | US: ˈaʊtˌraɪt
adj. complete; total
adj. straightforward; direct
adv. completely; without reservation
adv. immediately; at once
The word "outright" combines "out" (Old English ūt, meaning "fully" or "beyond") and "right" (Old English riht, meaning "direct" or "straight"). Originally, it conveyed the idea of something being done "fully and directly," later evolving to emphasize completeness (e.g., "an outright victory") or immediacy (e.g., "rejected outright"). The morphemes retain their original spellings, preserving the word's logical construction.
She won the debate with an outright majority.
His outright refusal surprised everyone.
The proposal was outright dismissed by the committee.
They paid for the car outright instead of financing it.
Her honesty was outright refreshing in the meeting.