uttermost

1 of 2

adjective

ut·​ter·​most ˈə-tər-ˌmōst 

1

: outermost

2

: extreme, utmost

uttermost

2 of 2

noun

: utmost

to the uttermost of our capacity

—H. S. Truman

Synonyms

Adjective

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

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

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Eventually, though, even that white dwarf will dim, becoming a black dwarf at its uttermost end. —Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023

All class and no sass, these marbled cufflinks are elegant enough for the uttermost formal wear but also versatile enough for casual dressy occasions. —Maverick Li, Men's Health, 26 Jan. 2023

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

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

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

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

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

uttermost

adjective

ut·​ter·​most

ˈət-ər-ˌmōst

: utmost sense 2

uttermost noun