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

Miller’s first inning was an unmitigated disaster.

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

The OBR produced a scenario of “unmitigated global warming” in 2021 which showed UK public sector net debt rising to 300% of GDP by the end of the century due to economic shocks of a hotter climate.

From BBC

Related Words

• sheer
• unadulterated
• unqualified