Gross
Gross adjective - Very noticeable especially for being incorrect or bad.
Usage example: a gross mistake that some proofreader should have caught
Utter is a synonym for gross in complete topic. In some cases you can use "Utter" instead an adjective "Gross", when it comes to topics like flagrant, obvious, out and out.
Utter
Utter adjective - Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers.
Usage example: utter nonsense
Both words in one sentence
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Hypocrite: Sam showed utter disgust in urinals and calling boys gross in "iOwe You".
Source: Series / Sam & Cat
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