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• Wird verwendet, um die Vollständigkeit oder Absolutheit von etwas zu betonen, oft in negativem Kontext. Bezeichnet etwas, das in höchstem Maße oder gänzlich so ist.

Used to emphasize the completeness or absoluteness of something, often in a negative context.

1. Complete or absoluteB2formal

   Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something, often negative.

   Völlig oder absolut

   • That was an utter disaster.
   • He felt utter despair after losing his job.
   • The silence in the room was utter.

   Synonymeabsolutearrantcompleteconsummatedownrightoutrightranksheerthoroughtotalunmitigatedunqualified

   Antonymeincompletelimitedpartialqualified

• Verb, das das Aussprechen oder Äußern von Worten oder Lauten bezeichnet.

A verb used to express the act of speaking or vocalizing words or sounds.

1. Speak or sayB2formal

   To make a sound or say something, often with effort or emotion.

   Äußern

   • He was so shocked he could not utter a single word.
   • She uttered a cry of surprise when she saw the gift.
   • The prisoner refused to utter any explanation.

   Synonymearticulatedeclareenunciateexpresspronouncesayspeakstatevoice

   Antonymemufflesilence

2. Express in wordsB2formal

   To express something verbally, especially an opinion or feeling.

   In Worte fassen

   • The politician uttered a promise to improve healthcare.
   • She uttered her deepest fears to her therapist.
   • He uttered a prayer before the meal.

   Synonymearticulatedeclareexpressproclaimpronouncesayspeakstatevoice