unmitigated

[ uhn-mit-i-gey-tid ]

adjective

1. not mitigated; not softened or lessened:

   unmitigated suffering.

   Synonyms: unrelieved, persistent, unbroken, unabated

2. unqualified or absolute:

   an unmitigated bore.

unmitigated

/ ʌnˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪtɪd /

adjective

1. not diminished in intensity, severity, etc
2. prenominal (intensifier)

   an unmitigated disaster

Derived Forms

• unˈmitiˌgatedly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·miti·gated·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unmitigated¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; un- ¹ + mitigate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

If Trump’s first term is any indicator, the next four years will be an unmitigated mess of infighting, corruption, revolving door staff, facile demands and fragile egotism.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s by design. Coupling immigration reform with border security has proven to be an unmitigated disaster for them, and they’re fixing it.”

From Los Angeles Times

"How then is it fair that our children are being benchmarked against those who haven't faced this type of unmitigated disruption?"

From BBC

Dylan had been stabbed at least 23 times in his chest, neck, abdomen and arms in "unmitigated rage" by Felipe Figueiredo, who was looking for his wife’s stolen motorbike.

From BBC

Working for Trump "was like an unmitigated disaster for me, but I wanted the job because my ego and my pride were speaking to me. I wanted the job to fit my self-narrative."

From Salon

Related Words

• sheer
• unadulterated
• unqualified