unmitigated
Not softened whatsoever
Unmitigated describes something that is absolute, complete, or without any lessening or moderation.
An unmitigated disaster is a total one, with no redeeming qualities.
An unmitigated liar lies constantly and shamelessly.
The word carries strong negative connotations in most contexts, emphasizing that something bad has no softening circumstances or qualifying factors.
The project was an unmitigated failure from start to finish.
Lacking nothing, fully done
- totalComplete sum
- utterTo vocalize words
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
- unqualifiedLacking required credentials
unconditional · categorical · outright · thoroughgoing · downright · out-and-out · unreserved · unequivocal
Not controlled or limited
- unbridledWithout any restraint
- unrestrainedNot held back
- uncontrolledLacking any regulation
- unfetteredFree from restriction
unrestricted · unconstrained · unhampered · unimpeded · uninhibited · rampant · unbounded · limitless
Sudden ruinous event
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- fiascoHumiliating public failure
- debacleSudden, complete failure
- failureLack of success
gall · audacity · nonsense · rubbish · drivel · hogwash · foolishness · idiocy
Furthest from moderate
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
- unabatedNot lessened or weakened
sustained · persistent · constant · ceaseless · continuous · unbroken · uninterrupted · unremitting
complete
Lacking nothing, fully done
unqualified · unconditional · categorical · outright · thoroughgoing · downright · out-and-out · unreserved · unequivocal · definitive
unchecked
Not controlled or limited
- unbridledWithout any restraint
- unrestrainedNot held back
- uncontrolledLacking any regulation
unfettered · unrestricted · unconstrained · unhampered · unimpeded · uninhibited · rampant · unbounded · limitless · uncurbed
disaster
Sudden ruinous event
- catastropheDevastating, large-scale misfortune
- fiascoHumiliating public failure
- debacleSudden, complete failure
failure · gall · audacity · nonsense · rubbish · drivel · hogwash · foolishness · idiocy · absurdity
extreme
Furthest from moderate
- severeExtremely harsh or strict
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
unabated · sustained · persistent · constant · ceaseless · continuous · unbroken · uninterrupted · unremitting · unfaltering
mitigate, mitigation, mitigating, mitigated, mitigates, mitigator, mitigators