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
Some think that, if left unmitigated, satellite air pollution could, decades from now, undermine the good work done by the ozone-protecting Montreal Protocol and exacerbate ongoing climate change.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmitigated
Adjective
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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
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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
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This semi sheer curtain panel is an ideal solution for anyone who’s looking to filter in light without sacrificing privacy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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The film captures the sheer physical toll of the journey, with men battling not just the elements but each other, as fear and desperation set in.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Consistent messaging is an absolute must, whether in CX environments or in conversations with sales reps.—
Mike Meisenheimer,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The stunning dress — complete with ruching detail on the bodice and a sweetheart V-neck — takes Vivian from a duckling to a swan, leaving everyone (including Edward) in awe while on a date at the opera to watch a performance of Verdi's La Traviata.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In total, it's fixed more than 23 million rotten links on Wikipedia alone, according to the organization.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trace One also found that the total number of food recalls issued in the U.S. increased by 15 percent between 2020 and 2024.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Murena Pixel Tablet Apps Switching away from Google's flavor of Android will always result in an app gap, and there's no simple way around it.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jenner wore a gray and lightly checked car coat, a simple black knit sweater, straight leg blue jeans, and black ballet flats.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmitigated. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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