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
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Showgirls, Berkley’s big-screen debut that has gone from unmitigated disaster to cult camp classic.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Carefree has continued receiving nearly all of its Colorado River water through Colorado River shortages since 2022, but the unmitigated static reduction scenario could cut deep into the town’s supplies, causing Carefree to return to its limited groundwater resources as a backup.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In August, the company raised its estimate for its unmitigated tariff impact to about $85 million in fiscal 2026, up from a prior estimate of $60 million.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Losing to a winless UCLA team that fired its head coach after three games, already moved on from both coordinators and hadn’t led for one second entering Saturday is an unmitigated disaster.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
Carefree has continued receiving nearly all of its Colorado River water through Colorado River shortages since 2022, but the unmitigated static reduction scenario could cut deep into the town’s supplies, causing Carefree to return to its limited groundwater resources as a backup.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In August, the company raised its estimate for its unmitigated tariff impact to about $85 million in fiscal 2026, up from a prior estimate of $60 million.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
Losing to a winless UCLA team that fired its head coach after three games, already moved on from both coordinators and hadn’t led for one second entering Saturday is an unmitigated disaster.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmitigated
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Other than Arturs Silovs, who was sensational between the pipes, and a spirited performance from rookie Ben Kindel, the Penguins produced an utter no-show against a surging Ottawa team.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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The content suggests yet another another instance of ICE's utter depravity.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The sheer pervasiveness of lopsided household labor suggests that this problem cannot be explained by a few individual bad actors.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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But most of all, there was sheer, unadulterated delight.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Unless there is more to the Leonard story indicating an impending punishment from the NBA, this is an absolute disservice to Clippers fans this year and in immediate years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Crispy, perfectly roasted potatoes are an absolute dream.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Manchester United represents unconditional devotion, great joy and deep mourning.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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He was sentenced to an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction intact but sparing him any punishment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix together heavy cream, plain yogurt, pure vanilla extract, and the seeds from a vanilla bean.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Silk For an array of colorful silk pajamas, check out the options for this pure silk pajama set.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Minter’s first Baltimore Ravens coaching staff is not complete.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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As vehicles become increasingly software-defined and electrified, EMB systems are emerging as a cornerstone of next-generation braking, widely viewed by engineers as one of the most advanced and complete solutions for how cars should stop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Garrett added 60 total tackles, tying a career high.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Feltner’s routine was pretty simple.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Crime 101 takes the same view of quid pro quo as the most basic form of American commerce and makes simple but brutal points about value and self-worth, where your car, its year, make and model, matters more than your resumé.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Unmitigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmitigated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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