unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
Synonyms of unconditionalnext
1
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditional love
2

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
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 To his family, Clive was Dad and Granddaddy, the steady presence at the center of our lives, the source of wisdom, strength, encouragement, and unconditional love. Dan Hyman, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 Mester called for the immediate and unconditional release of Polad, as well as unrestricted access for doctors, lawyers and his family. ABC News, 22 June 2026 And dad, thank you for your unconditional love, wisdom, and support through every stage of my life. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconditional

Word History

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unconditional was in 1666

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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconditional. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
-ˈdish-ən-ᵊl
: not limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditionally
adverb

Medical Definition

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl, -ˈdish-ən-ᵊl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)

Legal Definition

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditionally adverb

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