Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unmitigated disaster

Phrase
/ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd dɪˈzæstər/
Definition
A complete and utter failure or catastrophe that cannot be lessened or mitigated.
Examples
  • The company’s decision to launch the product without proper testing turned out to be an unmitigated disaster.
  • The event was planned for months, but due to poor weather, it became an unmitigated disaster.
Meaning
The term refers to a situation that is entirely disastrous, with no hope for improvement or relief.
Synonyms
  • complete failure
  • total catastrophe
  • unqualified failure