adjective
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 notesIn plain EnglishTotal and unsoftened — usually used for something bad, like a disaster or failure.
Common pairings
unmitigated disaster
unmitigated failure
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unmitigated
- Superlative
- most unmitigated
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Etymology
From "un-" + "mitigated" (softened or lessened).
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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.
