Unmitigated: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmitigated

 

[ หŒษ™nหˆmษชtษชหŒษกeษชtษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in negative context

Not softened or lessened; unqualified or absolute. Without any exceptions or restrictions.

Synonyms

absolute, complete, outright, total, unqualified.

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Word Description / Examples
unmitigated

Use this word to emphasize something that is not reduced or lessened in intensity, often in a negative sense.

  • The project was an unmitigated disaster
  • His unmitigated arrogance was intolerable
absolute

This word is used to describe something that is total and complete in a very definitive way.

  • She has absolute trust in her team
  • It was an absolute success
complete

Suitable for describing something that is whole and not lacking any part, can be used positively or neutrally.

  • He made a complete recovery
  • The report is now complete
total

This word is used to describe something that involves the whole amount or extent of something, often used in both positive and negative senses.

  • They achieved total victory
  • It was a total failure
outright

This word is used to describe something that is done or said in a direct, total manner, can sometimes have a slightly confrontational tone.

  • She outright refused to cooperate
  • It was an outright lie
unqualified

Use this word to emphasize something absolute, often in a formal context.

  • Her statement received unqualified support
  • He is an unqualified success

Examples of usage

  • The unmitigated disaster left the town in ruins.
  • She faced the unmitigated truth about her past mistakes.
  • The unmitigated support from her family helped her get through tough times.
  • The unmitigated joy of winning the championship was evident on his face.
  • The unmitigated chaos of the situation was overwhelming.
Context #2 | Adjective

in neutral context

Used for emphasis, especially to express strong negative feelings or reactions.

Synonyms

absolute, complete, outright, total, unqualified.

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Word Description / Examples
unmitigated

Used to emphasize something bad without any qualifications or exceptions.

  • The event was an unmitigated disaster.
  • His comments were an unmitigated insult.
unqualified

Used to describe something that is without limitations or restrictions and can also mean lacking the necessary skills or credentials.

  • His praise was unqualified and sincere.
  • She felt unqualified for the job.
outright

Used to emphasize something is open and direct, often involving honesty or frankness.

  • She won the competition outright.
  • His comments were an outright rejection.
absolute

Used to emphasize something is total and does not involve any exceptions.

  • She has absolute confidence in her skills.
  • An absolute lie is never justifiable.
complete

Used to describe something that is whole or finished.

  • The project is now complete.
  • He is a complete gentleman.
total

Used to describe the entirety of something, often with emphasis on its magnitude or full extent.

  • We made a total of 50 sales today.
  • The accident caused total chaos on the highway.

Examples of usage

  • His unmitigated arrogance made it difficult to work with him.
  • The unmitigated gall of his request was astounding.
  • She expressed her unmitigated frustration with the current situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmitigated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น absoluto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vรถllig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mutlak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑัะพะปัŽั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ absolutny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎŒๅ…จใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท total

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ absoluto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™„์ „ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naprostรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ absolรบtny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎŒๅ…จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ popoln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ algjรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฑัะพะปัŽั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ absoluto

Etymology

The word 'unmitigated' originated from the Latin word 'unmitigatus', which means 'not softened'. It has been used in English since the 17th century. The prefix 'un-' signifies 'not' or 'opposite of', while 'mitigate' comes from the Latin 'mitigare', meaning 'to make less severe or painful'. Over the years, 'unmitigated' has evolved to represent something that is absolute, unqualified, or not softened in any way.

See also: mitigate, mitigation, mitigator.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,601, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.