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utmost
/ˈʌt.məʊ̯st/
This term conveys a sense of absolute limit or the peak of a scale, often carrying a weight of urgency or solemnity. It is frequently employed in formal or professional settings to signal that no further degree of intensity or effort is possible, creating a tone of seriousness and commitment.
Used to describe a singular, maximal limit of effort or degree (e.g., 'doing one's utmost'), which cannot be pluralized into multiple units.
💬Casual Conversation
David's tripping. Says this slide deck needs our utmost attention by 5.
He's totally capping. I'm barely keeping my head above water as it is.
Meanings
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word utmost, which is a compound of ut (out) and most. It originally referred to the outermost part or the furthest point in a physical sense, eventually evolving in the Middle English period to describe the highest degree of intensity or the maximum limit of effort and quality.