Definition

Something that is complete and not reduced in any way, often used to describe a situation or statement that is absolute or severe.

Example

His unmitigated failure to meet the deadline caused a lot of frustration among the team.

Conversation

Did you hear about the party last night?

Yeah, I heard it was an unmitigated disaster!

Seriously? What happened?

They ran out of food and the music was terrible — just an unmitigated mess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unmitigated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "mitigare" (meaning to soften or lessen). The word describes something that is not softened or lessened, indicating a complete or absolute state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') softening or lessening something ('mitigare') — that's why unmitigated means something that is absolute or complete.

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