unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified

unconditional surrender

unconditional love

2

: unconditioned sense 2

Synonyms of unconditional

• absolute
• sheer
• utter
• complete
• pure
• simple
• total
• definite
• outright
• perfect

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

In one room, Catherine is getting promises of unconditional love and affection from Alden, a man who would never harm her. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

The letter gave the council 30 days from July 15 to respond with an unconditional commitment, or said the city risks legal action from the resident coalition. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026

In the film, what matters is not to reduce him to his trans identity, but to observe how he is received with unconditional love. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

That push has come amid a widening split in the Democratic Party over unconditional military support for Israel. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unconditional

• compositional
• definitional
• depositional
• dispositional
• intuitional
• nontraditional
• oppositional
• prepositional
• propositional
• additional
• conditional
• nutritional

Kids Definition

unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl 

-ˈdish-ən-ᵊl

: not limited : absolute, unqualified

unconditional surrender

unconditionally

-ē

adverb

Medical Definition

unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl, -ˈdish-ən-ᵊl 

: unconditioned sense 2

Legal Definition

unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl 

: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified

unconditionally adverb