What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unmitigated
Example
The team's loss was an unmitigated disaster. [unmitigated: adjective]
Example
She felt unmitigated joy at the news of her promotion. [unmitigated: adjective]
unqualified
Example
He was unqualified for the job due to his lack of experience. [unqualified: adjective]
Example
I am unqualifiedly in favor of this proposal. [unqualifiedly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unqualified is more commonly used than unmitigated in everyday language, as it has a wider range of applications and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unmitigated and unqualified?
While both words can be used in formal contexts, unqualified is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels, while unmitigated is more commonly associated with a formal or literary tone.
