Definitions
- Used to describe something that is complete and total. - Referring to a situation or action that is straightforward and honest. - Talking about an extreme or intense feeling or emotion.
- Describing something that is absolute and complete. - Referring to a situation or event that is not lessened or moderated in any way. - Talking about an extreme or intense feeling or emotion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words emphasize the completeness or totality of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe extreme or intense feelings or emotions.
- 3Both words convey a sense of finality or certainty.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Downright is more commonly used in everyday language, while unmitigated is less common and more formal.
- 2Connotation: Downright has a more positive connotation, while unmitigated has a more negative connotation.
- 3Intensity: Unmitigated is more intense than downright and implies a lack of moderation or restraint.
- 4Scope: Unmitigated is typically used to describe negative situations or events, while downright can be used in both positive and negative contexts.
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Remember this!
Downright and unmitigated are synonyms that both emphasize the completeness or totality of something. However, downright is more commonly used and has a more positive connotation, while unmitigated is less common and has a more negative connotation. Unmitigated is also more intense and implies a lack of moderation or restraint.
