What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
downright
Example
That was a downright amazing performance! [downright: adjective]
Example
I can't believe he was downright rude to her. [downright: adverb]
unmitigated
Example
It was an unmitigated disaster from start to finish. [unmitigated: adjective]
Example
She suffered the unmitigated pain of losing her best friend. [unmitigated: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Downright is more commonly used than unmitigated in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between downright and unmitigated?
Unmitigated is more formal than downright and is typically used in more serious or academic contexts.
