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adjective ut·ter·most \ ˈə-tər-ˌmōst \

Definition of uttermost

1 :outermost

2 :extreme, utmost

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Examples of uttermost in a Sentence

a matter of the uttermost importance
I have the uttermost faith in your abilities.

Origin and Etymology of uttermost

Middle English, alteration of uttermest, from ¹utter + -mest (as in utmest utmost)

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First Known Use: 14th century

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uttermost Synonyms

Synonyms

consummate, last, max, maximum, most, nth, outside, paramount, supreme, top, utmost, ultimate

Antonyms

least, minimal, minimum, slightest

Related Words

unequaled (or unequalled), unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled (or unrivalled), unsurpassed; biggest, hugest, largest; topmost, upmost, uppermost

Near Antonyms

littlest, minutest, smallest, tiniest; lowest; fewest

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uttermost

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Definition of uttermost

:utmost

to the uttermost of our capacity
—H. S. Truman

First Known Use of uttermost

14th century

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