downright
ਬੇਕਾਰ
definition
adverb
he was downright rude
to an extreme degree; thoroughly.
adjective
it's a downright disgrace
(of something bad or unpleasant) utter; complete (used for emphasis).
her common sense and downright attitude to life surprised him
(of a person's manner or behavior) straightforward; so direct as to be blunt.
example
Yes, there are lots of things that we find unpleasant or 'downright' offensive - but what is the best way of controlling this?
When I interviewed him by telephone a few years ago, he sounded not simply shy or stroppy but 'downright' unhappy.
I too am one of your ilk, and I know the pain, suffering, stress, frustration and 'downright' anger that comes from driving in this place.
When is the film-making process simply 'downright' exploitative?
I have worked with young Bulgarians throughout my six years in this country, and his attitude is a 'downright' insult to them.
In the North, there have been cases where the enthusiasm of activists has turned to 'downright' intimidation of workers from other parties.
There are many obscure and dubious mathematical assertions, as well as 'downright' errors.
As with most new developments, the effects are a mixture of the good, the not so good and the 'downright' bad.
The burgers - they boast about using Harris beef - were 'downright' bad.
Trucks pump out far too much pollution and the buses where I live are a 'downright' disgrace.
In plain English, smoking looks bad, smells bad, and is just 'downright' bad for you.
But there appears to have been a sudden change of heart by the tax authorities, chucking the whole process into doubt, delay and 'downright' despair.
There's a fine line between risqué humour and 'downright' bad taste.
What I enjoyed about Sweetline the most was their 'downright' honesty.
When did our leaders become so gauche, impolite, rude and 'downright' insensitive?
It is hard to move in Edinburgh at this time of year without some corporate acting in a manner that can only be described as 'downright' socially responsible.
First, this is a repertoire book, but there are key parts of the repertoire that are drawish at best and a 'downright' forced draw at worst.
In fact, I think it'd be a 'downright' brilliant idea if done properly.
I nodded reluctantly, despite being thoroughly annoyed and 'downright' insulted at such an accusation.
Besides being extremely affected by his ex-wife, he was 'downright' angry at his female companion.
Some are necessary and some are not, some are proper and some are not, some are 'downright' evil.
The rest of them ranged from disquieting to 'downright' whacko.
It's brief, pithy and to the point - but it's also 'downright' ugly and rude, so I don't condone it.
His documents portrayed evidence of 'downright' fraud, as well as real estate law violations.
But there's a storm of angst brewing in the pit of my stomach and I'm not sure whether its frustration or 'downright' sadness.
Each result was not only an embarrassment, but a 'downright' disgrace.
One panel of figures alone gives cause for concern, if not 'downright' alarm.
Is there any hint of extremism, intransigence, or just 'downright' hostility in your attitude to certain brands?
In view of above-mentioned I feel the recount was pure nonsense and 'downright' contempt of our democracy.
I find this extremely unprofessional, not to mention 'downright' rude.
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