full-bore

At maximum intensity

Full-bore means at maximum capacity or intensity, without restraint.

The term comes from firearms—a full-bore gun has a barrel of standard diameter, as opposed to small-bore.

The figurative use dominates: a full-bore investigation, full-bore commitment to the project.

It suggests holding nothing back, going all out.

intensity

all-out

With complete effort

balls-to-the-wall · no-holds-barred · extreme · fierce · relentless · aggressive · forceful · powerful · vigorous · energetic

unrestricted

unrestrained

Not held back

unhindered · unconstrained · uninhibited · unbridled · uncontrolled · unreserved · unimpeded · free · open · absolute

commitment

wholehearted

Fully and sincerely committed

enthusiastic · passionate · zealous · fervent · ardent · earnest · sincere · resolute · unwavering · steadfast

Opposites
intensity/effort

full-borehalf-hearted

Lacking sincerity or zeal

halfhearted · lukewarm · tentative · restrained · tepid

speed/throttle

full-boreslow

Lacking in speed

unhurried · idle · crawling · plodding · leisurely

Family

full, boring, bore, fully, bored, fulfill, boredom, fullness, fuller

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