Downright
Downright adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
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Both words in one sentence
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Once Shi Woon is strong and skilled enough to defend himself Chang Ho completely loses it, and becomes downright desperate to beat Shi Woon, and anyone close to him.
Source: Inferiority Superiority Complex -
Hes downright terrified of women and paints his nails, but is fairly skilled at fighting, both unarmed and with weapons.
Source: Webcomic / Pacificators -
The ghost of a knowledgeable, experienced and skilled necromancer (as opposed to the ghost of someone newly dead) is downright terrifying.
Source: Necromancer
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