outright
gb/aʊtɹˈaɪt/ us/aʊtɹˈaɪt/
B2
Inglese
~ 9900
teljesen, egy összegben, nyíltan, egyenesen, teljes, egyértelmű, nyílt, színtiszta
B2
1
teljesen
A1
Schema d'uso:
to [verb] [something] outright
The board rejected the proposal outright after a short discussion.
A testület rövid vita után kereken elutasította a javaslatot.
We decided to ban smoking outright inside all company buildings.
Úgy döntöttünk, hogy a vállalat összes épületében teljesen betiltjuk a dohányzást.
She bought the house outright instead of taking out a mortgage.
Several passengers were killed outright in the crash.
The complaint was dismissed outright for lack of evidence.
Esempi per chi studia
The manager refused my idea outright.
A vezetőm kereken elutasította az ötletemet.
They banned the product outright after the test results.
A vizsgálati eredmények után teljesen betiltották a terméket.
He paid for the car outright with his savings.
The judge threw out the case outright.
Her request for more time was denied outright.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes write *"right out"* instead of *"outright"*. Also, they may put *outright* in the wrong place in the sentence. It usually comes after the verb (*"reject outright"*) or after the object (*"reject the offer outright"*), not before the verb in this sense.
Significato
completely; with no limitation
Collocazioni
reject outright
|ban outright
|buy outright
|own outright
|dismiss outright
|killed outright
Sinonimi
completely (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral in tone.)
|
entirely (Stresses that no part is left out, similar level of formality.)
Contrari
partly (Shows that something is done or true only to some degree, not fully.)
Temi
daily life
|business
|law
|core_vocabulary
|finance
Definizione
Fully and totally, not partly or slowly, often in one action or payment.
Completely and without any limit, condition, or partial measure, often in a single action or payment.
C1
2
Schema d'uso:
to [verb] outright
He lied outright about his work experience in the interview.
Az interjún nyíltan hazudott a munkatapasztalatáról.
She told me outright that I would not be getting a promotion this year.
Egyenesen megmondta, hogy idén nem fogok előléptetést kapni.
The minister admitted outright that the policy had failed.
They refused outright to negotiate with the kidnappers.
Commentators criticized the decision outright on live television.
Esempi per chi studia
My boss told me outright that I made a big mistake.
A főnököm nyíltan megmondta, hogy nagy hibát követtem el.
He lied outright to his parents about where he was.
Nyíltan hazudott a szüleinek arról, hol volt.
The company refused outright to change the contract.
She said outright that she did not trust him.
The coach blamed the players outright after the game.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this sense with the 'completely' sense and place *outright* before a noun (e.g. *"an outright say"*), which is incorrect. In this meaning, *outright* modifies the verb directly: *"say outright"*, *"refuse outright"*, *"lie outright"*.
Significato
openly or directly, without hiding
Collocazioni
lie outright
|say outright
|state outright
|admit outright
|refuse outright
|criticize outright
Sinonimi
openly (Focuses on not hiding something; often slightly less strong than *outright*.)
|
bluntly (Adds a nuance of rudeness or insensitivity compared with *outright*.)
Contrari
indirectly (Means expressing something in a roundabout or less clear way, the opposite of being outright.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Openly and clearly, without trying to hide or make something seem nicer.
In a direct, open way, without trying to hide, soften, or reduce the force of what is said or done.
B2
3
teljes
A1
egyértelmű
B1
Schema d'uso:
outright [noun]
The government introduced an outright ban on indoor smoking.
A kormány teljes tilalmat vezetett be a zárt térben való dohányzásra.
She was the outright winner of the competition, with no need for a second round.
Ő lett a verseny egyértelmű győztese, második fordulóra sem volt szükség.
The party failed to win an outright majority in parliament.
It was an outright defeat for the defending champions.
This change represents an outright rejection of the previous policy.
Esempi per chi studia
They called for an outright ban on plastic bags.
A műanyag zacskók teljes betiltását követelték.
He became the outright winner after the other team was disqualified.
Ő lett az egyértelmű győztes, miután a másik csapatot kizárták.
No party got an outright majority in the election.
The team suffered an outright defeat in the final.
The new rule is an outright change from the old one.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes put *outright* after the noun (*"a ban outright"*) when they want this adjective meaning. For this sense, *outright* normally comes before the noun: *"an outright ban", "an outright victory"*. When it comes after the verb or object, it usually has the adverb meanings.
Significato
complete or total; not partial
Collocazioni
outright ban
|outright winner
|outright victory
|outright majority
|outright defeat
|outright control
Sinonimi
total (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and slightly less strong in emphasis than *outright*.)
|
absolute (Suggests a stronger, more formal sense of being not limited in any way.)
Contrari
partial (Describes something that is only to some extent or not fully complete, the opposite of an outright state.)
Temi
politics
|sports
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Total and full, with no limit or half-way condition.
Complete and unqualified, with no part missing or limited; used especially before a noun.
C1
4
nyílt
B2
színtiszta
C1
Schema d'uso:
outright [negative noun]
The article accused the company of outright fraud and deception.
A cikk nyílt csalással és megtévesztéssel vádolta a céget.
Such comments show outright racism and have no place in public life.
Az ilyen megjegyzések nyílt rasszizmusnak számítanak, és nincs helyük a közéletben.
The policy amounts to outright discrimination against older workers.
Taking money from the fund for personal use is outright theft.
The proposal met with outright hostility from local residents.
Esempi per chi studia
His words were an example of outright racism.
A szavai a nyílt rasszizmus példái voltak.
Using the company car for a holiday is outright theft.
A céges autót nyaralásra használni színtiszta lopás.
The new law is outright discrimination against poor people.
Their answer was not just rude; it was outright disrespect.
The workers faced outright hostility when they arrived.
Errore comune:
Learners may think *outright* here only means *"very"*, but it also adds the idea that the bad action is completely clear and not hidden. Using *outright* with neutral or positive nouns (*"outright friend"*) sounds odd in this sense.
Significato
blatant and clearly unacceptable
Collocazioni
outright racism
|outright theft
|outright discrimination
|outright fraud
|outright hostility
|outright rejection
Sinonimi
blatant (Very similar in suggesting something bad is done in a very open way.)
|
flagrant (More formal; often used in legal or moral criticism for very serious or shocking behavior.)
Contrari
subtle (Suggests something is not obvious or is hard to notice, the opposite of being outright in this negative sense.)
Temi
ethics
|law
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
Clear and open, usually about something bad or wrong, with no attempt to hide it.
Very obvious and not hidden, especially of bad or illegal behavior that is clearly wrong and unacceptable.
Grammatica
Forma base
outright
IPA
GB/aʊtɹˈaɪt/
US/aʊtɹˈaɪt/
Sillabe e accento
out - right (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (right)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: outright
Famiglia di parole
Related words
right
adjective A1
Espressioni
buy outright
1/bˈaɪ aʊtɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
pay full price at once
To pay the whole cost of something at one time, without borrowing money or paying in parts.
Esempi
- Thanks to an inheritance, she could buy the apartment outright.
- If you buy the phone outright, the monthly plan is cheaper.
- We decided to save for a year and then buy the car outright.
laugh outright
1/lˈæf aʊtɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
laugh openly and fully
To laugh in a loud and clear way, not trying to hide it.
Esempi
- The audience laughed outright at his first joke.
- She laughed outright when she heard how much the ticket cost.
- They laughed outright at the suggestion that he might retire.
outright ban
1/ˈaʊtɹaɪt bˈæn/
fixed phrase
total prohibition with no exceptions
A rule that completely stops something, with no special cases or allowed situations.
Esempi
- Environmental groups are calling for an outright ban on single-use plastics.
- The city introduced an outright ban on smoking in restaurants.
- Some activists want an outright ban instead of partial restrictions.
outright lie
1/ˈaʊtɹaɪt lˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
clear and complete falsehood
A lie that is totally false and very clear, not just a small change of the truth.
Esempi
- Calling the report accurate is an outright lie.
- He accused the politician of telling an outright lie on television.
- Saying you were not there is an outright lie, and we can prove it.
outright majority
1/ˈaʊtɹaɪt məd͡ʒˈɔɹəti/
fixed phrase
more than half of total votes
More than half of all the votes or seats, so that one side can decide things alone.
Esempi
- The party failed to win an outright majority in parliament.
- With an outright majority, the government can pass laws easily.
- They need an outright majority of votes to change the constitution.
outright victory
1/ˈaʊtɹaɪt vˈɪktɚi/
fixed phrase
clear and total win
A win that is clear and strong, not close and not shared with another side.
Esempi
- The team enjoyed an outright victory, winning 4–0.
- Polls suggest an outright victory for the ruling party.
- It was an outright victory, with no need for a second match.
own outright
1/ˈoʊn ˈaʊtɹaɪt/
fixed phrase
have full ownership, no debt
To fully own something, with no loan, mortgage, or shared ownership connected to it.
Esempi
- They own their house outright and no longer have a mortgage.
- By the time she retired, she owned her car outright.
- He hopes to own the business outright within five years.
refuse outright
1/ɹɪfjˈuz aʊtɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
refuse completely and directly
To say no in a clear and strong way, without thinking about changes or other options.
Esempi
- The company refused outright to pay any compensation.
- She refused outright when they asked her to lie.
- Local residents have refused outright to support the project.
reject outright
1/ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkt aʊtɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
reject completely and immediately
To say no to something at once and totally, without discussing it or changing it.
Esempi
- Shareholders rejected outright the plan to cut jobs.
- The editor rejected his article outright for being too long.
- They rejected outright any idea of delaying the vote.
win outright
1/wˈɪn ˈaʊtɹaɪt/
fixed phrase
win completely in one round
To win in a clear way, without a tie, replay, or need for extra votes or games.
Esempi
- The team won outright and took the championship title.
- No candidate won outright in the first round of voting.
- She won outright with more than 60 percent of the vote.