unmitigated

adjective

un·​mit·​i·​gat·​ed ˌən-ˈmi-tə-ˌgā-təd How to pronounce unmitigated (audio)
1
: not lessened : unrelieved
sufferings unmitigated by any hope of early relief
2
: being so definitely what is stated as to offer little chance of change or relief
an unmitigated disaster
unmitigatedly adverb
unmitigatedness noun

Examples of unmitigated in a Sentence

it looks like another one of your get-rich-quick schemes has ended in unmitigated failure
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Despite the fact that every Tesla vehicle is equipped with surveillance cameras, which the vehicle manufacturer calls Sentry Mode, unmitigated Tesla vandalism continues to grow. Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 The instinct here would be to side with Armond, who was driven mad by years of catering to privileged, ungrateful guests, but objectively his final days on the job (and on this very earth) were an unmitigated disaster. Eddie Mouradian, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 Making a film that’s so universally appealing was the difference between mere success and unmitigated sensation. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025 The last two Disney+ Star Wars series were unmitigated failures. Erik Kain, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmitigated

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unmitigated was in 1600

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“Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmitigated. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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unmitigated

adjective
un·​mit·​i·​gat·​ed ˌən-ˈmit-ə-ˌgāt-əd How to pronounce unmitigated (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not lessened or made less severe
unmitigated poverty
2
: absolute sense 3, downright
an unmitigated liar

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