utter

/ˈʌtər/

Definitions

1. adjective

complete, absolute, or unreserved; expressing a strong emotion or opinion

“She let out an utter scream when she saw the snake.”

2. verb

to express or say something strongly or suddenly, often with no control

“He utterly lost his temper when his team lost the game.”

3. noun

the quality of being complete or absolute; an expression of strong emotion or opinion

“The utter despair of the character was heartbreaking to watch.”

4. adverb

completely, absolutely, or utterly

“They utterly failed to meet the deadline.”

Synonyms

  • absolute
  • complete
  • total

Antonyms

  • incomplete
  • partial