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
For future commercial-scale plants, a single unmitigated runaway event could result in millions of dollars in damage and months of downtime.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The Luka Doncic trade continues to be an unmitigated disaster for the Dallas Mavericks.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Carroll's debut campaign in Vegas, however, has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster, as the Raiders are just 2-10 and have lost six games in a row.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Showgirls, Berkley’s big-screen debut that has gone from unmitigated disaster to cult camp classic.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The Luka Doncic trade continues to be an unmitigated disaster for the Dallas Mavericks.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
Carroll's debut campaign in Vegas, however, has been nothing short of an unmitigated disaster, as the Raiders are just 2-10 and have lost six games in a row.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Showgirls, Berkley’s big-screen debut that has gone from unmitigated disaster to cult camp classic.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmitigated
Adjective
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When Rob revealed his true identity on the Season 4 finale, Maura’s reaction was one of utter shock.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The biggest question many are asking is why the Jets would bring back Smith after his first tenure with the team was an utter disaster.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the end, his sheer inattention to your pleasure was what made the decision for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Much of the buildout is being paid for with operating cash flows, but the sheer magnitude of the spending has prompted companies to shake up the calculus by bridging the gap between capex and free cash flow with bonds.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is your absolute minimum savings target for your emergency fund.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It has also been used when a player retires at a young age without getting an unconditional release, but then returns to playing.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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About 10 minutes into the party, pure silence blanketed the room.—
Sofia Zarran,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Young is pure New York, having grown up at Sleepy Hollow when his father was the head pro.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bahrain and Qatar have effectively halted production of oil and LNG, keeping output at a trickle to avoid complete shutdowns that could damage reservoirs and delay restarts.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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No capsule wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gulf countries have cut total oil production by at least 10 million barrels per day due to limited storage space and capacity to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil supply normally flows, according to the IEA.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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California's total vineyard footprint was estimated at 477,475 acres in 2025, according to the California Association of Winegrape Growers, down from about 600,000 acres in recent years, based on earlier state estimates.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Engineers have developed a simple strategy to help robots remain stable while repairing satellites in orbit by using a second robotic arm to counterbalance movements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to suggest budget caps for group plans, because everyone relaxes when guidelines are simple and visible.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmitigated. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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