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
If Purdy’s next two seasons are an unmitigated disaster — a la Russell Wilson with the Broncos or Aaron Rodgers with the Jets— the 49ers can cut or trade him after 2026 and take one year of a big dead-cap hit.
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Without these morals set and input by human engineers the AI would act with unmitigated biases.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The first half was an unmitigated disaster for Mazzulla’s club.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
What was once a noble impulse — the ability to assimilate and share the feelings of others — has, in its most unmitigated form, become a liability, one that foreign adversaries and domestic radicals alike have learned to exploit.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Without these morals set and input by human engineers the AI would act with unmitigated biases.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
The first half was an unmitigated disaster for Mazzulla’s club.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 17 May 2025
What was once a noble impulse — the ability to assimilate and share the feelings of others — has, in its most unmitigated form, become a liability, one that foreign adversaries and domestic radicals alike have learned to exploit.
—Kevin Waldman, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmitigated
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There won’t be adequate words to describe how much changed in such a short period of time, thanks to Trump’s utter debasement of the office, and the GOP’s decision to follow him down one of the ugliest paths imaginable, all the while abandoning principles, morals, and basic common decency.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Where to watch:Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home. 1. 'Jaws' (1975) The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Felipe Cardenas: Due to sheer numbers and commitment, Boca’s ultras and travelling band of die-hard fans lit up the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Her Dolce & Gabbana wedding dress was a mermaid-style lace gown with sheer long sleeves and a high neckline.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Emily Trainham , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Remaining calm under pressure is an absolute must here.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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To hit the absolute reduction targets, luxury could maintain a stable volume or slightly decrease by one percent, premium could increase their volumes by 3 percent, provided circular models are scaled, and mass market brands would need to decrease their volume by 12 percent.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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Trump mulled joining the Israeli strikes over the past four days and called for Iran’s unconditional surrender.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2025
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Because the show really is about friendship, unconditional friendship between these four and then five girls.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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This mocktail is pure indulgence with a playful twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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The fuel running this sleek, aerodynamic speedster of a movie is 100-percent pure star power.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Requiring lawmakers to provide complete financial disclosures for their immediate families, not just joint accounts.—
Matt Paprocki,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Air supremacy is the most complete form of aerial dominance a military can achieve.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 June 2025
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In total, federal authorities allege Reis and four co-conspirators applied for a license for more than 1,000 people, including more than 600 who were able to fraudulently get a license through the scheme.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
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In-house now outpaces Big Law as a percentage of total legal spend, a reflection of corporate buyers’ search for alternatives to the legacy firm model.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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In his formal lecture to the Academy, Campbell offered some reflections on the simple science that gave rise to the treatment, and to its wide array of applications.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2025
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The simplest way to achieve your goal may be a version of the truth that’s not the whole truth.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmitigated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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