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 rebuild hasn’t been an unmitigated disaster, because there were two playoff appearances and nothing worse than 8-9.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Three hours of heartache can’t erase six months of unbridled passion and unmitigated joy.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
Unless the Pistons have another massive leap in store, there isn’t a team rising through the ranks that inspires unmitigated confidence in their postseason chops.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump might look to take a victory lap on Monday after their recent joint strikes on Iran, hailed by both as an unmitigated success.
—Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025
Three hours of heartache can’t erase six months of unbridled passion and unmitigated joy.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
Unless the Pistons have another massive leap in store, there isn’t a team rising through the ranks that inspires unmitigated confidence in their postseason chops.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump might look to take a victory lap on Monday after their recent joint strikes on Iran, hailed by both as an unmitigated success.
—Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmitigated
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Here was the postwar American housewife—neatly dressed, pretty, poised, active—stepping unwittingly into a scene of utter depravity and sadism that reflected back at this wholesome young mother the darkest recesses of the human mind.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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Such comments demonstrate his utter disregard for and distrust of law enforcement and our legal process.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This trend includes smaller, high-end homes and with buyers favoring places that offer meaningful features over sheer size or clout.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The first monthly jobs report released since McEntarfer’s ousting, the June jobs report, which initially reported a gain of 147,000 jobs, has now been revised downward to just 14,000 jobs in the July revision and now an absolute decrease of 13,000 jobs in the August revision.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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These genius finds are absolute miracle workers that not only cut down prep time and save space, but also make cooking a breeze.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Khusnullin has earned Putin’s unconditional trust due to his lengthy experience in remaking cities.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hamas, however, said any talks would not be unconditional—underscoring the entrenchment on both sides.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gerald Genta Minute Repeater A pure minute repeater – without other high watchmaking functions as part of a grand-complication package – is a rare thing.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Invisible pollutants unleashed To simulate real-world conditions, the researchers placed unused masks in beakers of ultra-pure water and left them at room temperature for 24 hours.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Difficult Let’s do a complete walkthrough of today’s Difficult Pips.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Pats drafted Tyquan Thornton in the second round in 2022 and cut him before his third season was complete.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, social media platforms drive roughly 80% of total online traffic in the country and serve as vital channels for business and communication.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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While the Broncos’ defense allowed 133 total yards, the least amount.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmitigated. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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