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 start of Trump’s second term has been an unmitigated disaster.
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Sara Jacobs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
In contemplating the religious system of the Aztecs, one is struck with its apparent incongruity, as if some portion of it had emanated from a comparatively refined people, open to gentle influences, while the rest breathes a spirit of unmitigated ferocity.
—Sebastian Purcell
august 18, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
The real burden is unmitigated global warming.
—William Becker, The Hill, 11 Aug. 2025
What unmitigated gall this organization has!
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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Sara Jacobs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
In contemplating the religious system of the Aztecs, one is struck with its apparent incongruity, as if some portion of it had emanated from a comparatively refined people, open to gentle influences, while the rest breathes a spirit of unmitigated ferocity.
—Sebastian Purcell
august 18, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2025
The real burden is unmitigated global warming.
—William Becker, The Hill, 11 Aug. 2025
What unmitigated gall this organization has!
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmitigated
Adjective
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Ray is the leader of a biker gang and demands utter subservience.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Oct. 2025
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Outside, the scene among the sea of red was one of utter devastation.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To watch Lipe-Smith’s Caroline cuddle in bed watching TV on her iPad, or bopping around to JoJo Siwa, or pensively finishing a Popsicle while sitting beside her grandmother at a museum, is to have the sheer malevolence of our current administration and its adherents thrown into sharp relief.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The sheer paucity of Russian resources, after three and a half years of war, may lead to a similarly ineffective response to any use of Tomahawks.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Get Down with Dinos For fans of quirky roadside attractions, a visit to Dinosaur Land in nearby White Post is an absolute must.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Achieving a 34 percent reduction in absolute emissions from the company’s FY20 baseline.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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While a January YouGov pollsuggests Biden’s unconditional support for Israel significantly affected Democratic voter turnout, Harris is largely dismissive of Gaza.—
Book Marks
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump could have faced up to four years in prison, but a judge issued an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction in place but sparing him any penalty or fine.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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But Russell’s performance was a beam of pure light, burning off any condescension.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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And while the Picoult engages a tougher subject (a school shooting and its fallout), the other three titles in this crop are pure romantasy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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New signals, crosswalks and bike infrastructure could be complete by 2026.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Oct. 2025
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Why does one hard working fan have to buy seven different versions of an album instead of just having all of the songs be on one complete album?—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Arsenal are now winless in three matches, seven dropped points in total, more than Chelsea lost all last season, and are fifth in the table behind Tottenham Hotspur.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Dallas offense has been firing on all cylinders thus far, ranking first in the NFL in total yards per game through the first four games of the season.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Jared Jewelers Bulova Phantom Watch A watch is both practical and fashionable, and this style adds a touch of sparkle to simple outfits.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmitigated. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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