thoroughgoing
Leaving nothing undone
Thoroughgoing means complete or absolute, with no half-measures.
A thoroughgoing reform touches every aspect of a system.
A thoroughgoing scoundrel is one through and through, with no redeeming qualities.
The word emphasizes that something extends to every part or degree—thorough in the fullest sense.
Including all elements
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- detailedFull of specifics
- extensiveCovering a large scope
- all-encompassingIncluding everything without exception
sweeping · inclusive · full-scale · elaborate · in-depth · far-reaching · wide-ranging · encyclopedic
Total, without qualification
- totalComplete sum
- utterTo vocalize words
- unmitigatedNot diminished or moderated
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
consummate · sheer · outright · out-and-out · downright · full · entire · pure
Forming the base
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- far-reachingHaving broad impact
- transformativeCausing major change
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
drastic · extreme · root-and-branch · comprehensive · total · complete · profound · deep-seated
Wholly committed to something
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- resoluteFixed in purpose
staunch · earnest · passionate · zealous · ardent · fervent · wholehearted · sincere
comprehensive
Including all elements
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- detailedFull of specifics
- extensiveCovering a large scope
all-encompassing · sweeping · inclusive · full-scale · elaborate · in-depth · far-reaching · wide-ranging · encyclopedic · complete
absolute
Total, without qualification
- totalComplete sum
- utterTo vocalize words
- unmitigatedNot diminished or moderated
unqualified · consummate · sheer · outright · out-and-out · downright · full · entire · pure · perfect
fundamental
Forming the base
- sweepingExtensive and far-reaching
- far-reachingHaving broad impact
- transformativeCausing major change
revolutionary · drastic · extreme · root-and-branch · comprehensive · total · complete · profound · deep-seated · wholesale
dedicated
Wholly committed to something
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
resolute · staunch · earnest · passionate · zealous · ardent · fervent · wholehearted · sincere · genuine
thoroughgoingpartial
Favoring one side
incomplete · fragmentary · limited · deficient · restricted
thoroughgoinghalf-hearted
Lacking sincerity or zeal
lackadaisical · halfhearted · careless · haphazard · sloppy
thoroughgoingsuperficial
Lacking depth or substance
cursory · shallow · slipshod · sloppy · hit-or-miss
through, going, thorough, throughout, thoroughly, thoroughness, thoroughfare, thoroughbred, throughput