Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "although outright" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrast or exception to a statement, often implying that something is true despite an opposing idea.
Example: "Although outright rejection was expected, the proposal received considerable support."
Alternatives: "even though completely" or "despite being direct".
Exact(10)
Boycott support in the region's government-run newspapers has been almost universal, although outright endorsements by senior officials have been rare, given that it could hurt foreign investment.
Both warnings reduced unequivocal acceptance of the mock scam although outright refusals (as opposed to expressions of skepticism) were more frequent with the same scam warning than the different scam warning.
He argues that although outright segregation was outlawed, it has been replaced by a de facto system involving charter schools, private schools and home schooling, leaving public schools at a great disadvantage.
Although outright scientific fraud is immune to peer and nonpeer review alike, a completely open review system lacks an appropriate measure of reviewers' authority to evaluate the work in question (David Dobbs, Jan . 15.
Racial animus remains deeply held by large numbers of Americans, and although outright racism has become socially unacceptable, the GOP is quick to exploit American bigotry with racist dog-whistles – riling up white voters with imagined enemies like the Welfare Queen or the illegal immigrants taking our jobs and dropping anchor babies to secure citizenship.
Although outright repeal of the averaging provisions may be the best solution, Professor Schmalbeck also explores several more modest amendments to the averaging provisions.
Similar(50)
Foreign investors may also join local bidders' consortia, although an outright sale to a foreign shipbuilder is unlikely as Daewoo operates a defense business, analysts said.
Mr. Maidy, in the meantime, is exploring every option, including sale of the company's technology for medical use, although an outright sale of the site and its current user base is also on the table.
Mr. Pinkney has collected four prestigious Caldecott honor medals for his illustrations, although the outright Caldecott Prize eluded him again last year for his retelling of the 150-year-old classic "The Ugly Ducking".
Although the outright taking of an uncompensated, permanent, public access easement would violate the Takings Clause, conditioning appellants' rebuilding permit on their granting such an easement would be lawful land use regulation if it substantially furthered governmental purposes that would justify denial of the permit.
Although one has to be especially careful when discussing existing structures of collective bargaining by reason of their manifest diversity and continuing evolution, the trend toward decentralization, although not outright convergence, seems incontrovertible.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com