unmitigated

adjective

ˌən-ˈmi-tə-ˌgā-təd How to pronounce unmitigated (audio)
Definition of unmitigatednext
as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions it looks like another one of your get-rich-quick schemes has ended in unmitigated failure

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Recent Examples of unmitigated The 2024 awards, however, were an unmitigated disaster for host Jo Koy, and, not for nothing, Jerrod Carmichael’s experimental take the year prior remains one of the great oddities of recent award-show memory. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025 In contrast, major movies that failed to connect with moviegoers were unmitigated disasters. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024 The warm, cozy confines of the trailer seemed destined to be the clear, unmitigated winner, but there was a caveat: the two sleeping in there would have to squeeze in our 90-lb (40-kg) Greater Swiss Mountain dog, who was not going to make a trip up the ladder or sleep quietly by herself. — New Atlas, 27 Dec. 2024 After China tariffs were first implemented under Trump in 2017 and 2018, management said its original unmitigated exposure was more than $300 million. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unmitigated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmitigated
  1. utter
  2. sheer
  3. absolute
  4. unconditional
  5. pure
  6. complete
  7. total
  8. simple
Adjective
  • Juxtaposed with the shots of the children cheerfully collecting these portraits are the scenes of the utter devastation wrought by the war between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces, which the United Nations says has claimed the lives of more than 48,000 Palestinians.
    — Don Riddell, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The easy, breezy spring dresses this season exude utter femininity while empowering the wearer to walk with confidence and comfort — what more can women want for their wardrobe?
    — Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • While the sheer number of krill in the Southern Ocean means the species is unlikely to face an acute threat to its survival in the near term, Savoca is quick to point out that numbers are no guarantee of success.
    — Gabe Castro-Root, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The individual cores may not be as powerful as those on the Mac Studio with M4 Max, but the sheer number of CPU and GPU cores will deliver top performance in the most demanding applications.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Consistent messaging is an absolute must, whether in CX environments or in conversations with sales reps.
    — Mike Meisenheimer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of absolute
Adjective
  • On an album filled with messages of self-love and empowerment, the penultimate track found Gaga singing her first unconditional love song — a bluesy, country-rock tribute to her ex-boyfriend Lüc Carl.
    — Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • If the meaning of life is to experience true and unconditional love, then that love has to start with us.
    — Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, Contributor, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of unconditional
Adjective
  • This can provide significant advantages over today’s best mini-LED TVs, including higher brightness, less blooming (light bleed around bright images), and purer, more accurate colors.
    — Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Blanchett, meanwhile, continues her reign among the cadre of actresses who work with their stylists — in this case, Elizabeth Stewart — to craft a collection of press-run looks that extend beyond pure glamour in their talking points.
    — Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • When to Contact a Dermatologist Results from bacne treatment can take six to eight weeks to see, with complete clearing taking up to four months.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Winter Soldier and Black Widow are the only members who aren't complete newcomers to the team.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • In terms of total duels, Leicester have not fared much better.
    — Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • For 11 of those 30 billionaire art collectors, the two days of losses from the stock market lowered their total net worth by 3 percent or more.
    — Karen K. Ho for ARTnews, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of total
Adjective
  • All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.
    — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Over a simple club beat and some brassy horns on the chorus, the rapper narrates a particularly wild night out, all while still maintaining his status as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of simple

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