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Meaning of unmitigated
The primary meaning of "unmitigated" is to describe something as being complete or absolute in degree, quality, or extent, without any reduction or moderation.
Etymology of unmitigated
The word "unmitigated" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "un-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and the verb "mitigate" (meaning "to make less severe or unpleasant"), which is itself derived from the Latin "mitigare" (meaning "to soften" or "to make mild").
+ Historically, the term has been used to describe something as being completely or absolutely bad, unpleasant, or severe, without any reduction or moderation.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "unmitigated" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
- + (of something bad or unpleasant) complete or absolute in degree, quality, or extent, without any reduction or moderation.
- + (of a disaster, problem, or difficulty) having no alleviating or redeeming factors.
Usage Examples
- The unmitigated disaster of the failed project led to significant financial losses for the company.
- * The unmitigated success of the new product launch exceeded all expectations and set a new record for sales.
- * The unmitigated chaos caused by the hurricane left thousands of people without power or access to basic necessities.