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uttermost

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

  1. a matter of the uttermost importance

  2. 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)

uttermost Synonyms

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

least, minimal, minimum, slightest;

Near Antonyms

littlest, minutest, smallest, tiniest;

lowest;

fewest;

Related Words

unequaled (or unequalled), unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled (or unrivalled), unsurpassed;

biggest, hugest, largest;

topmost, upmost, uppermost;

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uttermost

noun

Definition of uttermost

: utmost
  • to the uttermost of our capacity
  • —H. S. Truman

First Known Use of uttermost

14th century

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