I. ut ‧ ter 1 /ˈʌtə $ -ər/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[ Language: Old English ; Origin: utera 'further out, outer' , from ut 'out' ]
complete – used especially to emphasize that something is very bad, or that a feeling is very strong:
That’s utter nonsense!
This company treats its employees with utter contempt.
I watched in complete and utter horror as he pulled out a gun.
fifteen years of utter confusion
II. utter 2 BrE AmE verb [transitive] formal
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Middle Dutch ; Origin: uteren 'to speak, make known' ]
1 . to say something:
‘You fool!’ she uttered in disgust.
Cantor nodded without uttering a word.
2 . to make a sound with your voice, especially with difficulty:
The wounded prisoner uttered a groan.