uttermost

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adjective

ut·​ter·​most ˈə-tər-ˌmōst How to pronounce uttermost (audio)

uttermost

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noun

: utmost
to the uttermost of our capacityH. S. Truman

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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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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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of uttermost was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Uttermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uttermost. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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uttermost

adjective
ut·​ter·​most
ˈət-ər-ˌmōst
uttermost noun

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