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unmitigated

Unmitigated (adjective) means Complete and absolute, especially something bad. Example: “The launch was an unmitigated disaster.”

adjective
1
Complete and absolute, especially something bad.
"The launch was an unmitigated disaster."

How to use unmitigated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTotal and unsoftened — usually used for something bad, like a disaster or failure.

Common pairings
unmitigated disaster unmitigated failure

Word forms

more unmitigated comparative, most unmitigated superlative

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Etymology

From "un-" + "mitigated" (softened or lessened).

Rhymes for unmitigated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unmitigated” mean?

The word “unmitigated” means complete and absolute, especially something bad. In plain terms, total and unsoftened — usually used for something bad, like a disaster or failure.

How do you use “unmitigated” in a sentence?

Here is “unmitigated” used in a sentence: “The launch was an unmitigated disaster.”

What part of speech is “unmitigated”?

“Unmitigated” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unmitigated?

"unmitigated" (adjective) means complete and absolute, especially something bad.

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