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uttermost

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

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

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

Antonyms: Adjective

least, minimal, minimum, slightest

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Examples of uttermost in a Sentence

Adjective

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

First Known Use of uttermost

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for uttermost

Adjective

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

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