uttermost

adjective

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ut·ter·most | \ ˈə-tər-ˌmōst

Definition of uttermost

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : outermost

2 : extreme, utmost

uttermost

noun

Definition of uttermost (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Synonyms & Antonyms for uttermost

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

Examples of uttermost in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Talking about rural life and the history of how the conflict occurred is of uttermost importance to the guides. — Steph Dyson, CNN, 28 Sep. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun In Shackleton’s time, the hardiest adventurers — those strivers to the uttermost — made journeys to the poles. — Jody Rosen, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2022

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