unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl
1
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditional love
Synonyms
- absolute
- all-out
- arrant
- blank
- blooming [chiefly British]
- bodacious [Southern & Midland]
- categorical
- categoric
- clean
- complete
- consummate
- crashing
- damn
- damned
- dead
- deadly
- definite
- downright
- dreadful
- fair
- flat
- flat-out
- out-and-out
- outright
- perfect
- plumb
- profound
- pure
- rank
- regular
- sheer
- simple
- stark
- stone
- straight-out
- thorough
- thoroughgoing
- total
- unadulterated
- unalloyed
- unmitigated
- unqualified
- utter
- very
Examples of unconditional in a Sentence
They demanded an unconditional surrender.
He had an unconditional loyalty to his family.
their unconditional love of their children
Recent Examples on the Web
The rose quartz, often referred to as the stone of unconditional love, is perfect for this Air sign, according to astrologers and crystal users.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
In the American Jewish community, our love and support for Israel are unlimited and unconditional.
—Matthew Weinstein, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2024
Graham’s ‘unconditional love’ Shorstein said that watching Graham’s deterioration for the last three-and-a-half years was painful, but seeing his family’s unconditional love for him was encouraging.
—Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024
Of course, this is all thanks to Noah Calhoun and his unconditional love for Allie, which is more than enough to make a Cancer swoon.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconditional. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl
-ˈdish-ən-ᵊl
: not limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditionally
adverb
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Medical Definition
unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl, -ˈdish-ən-ᵊl
Legal Definition
unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditionally
adverb
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