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

• 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

Khusnullin has earned Putin’s unconditional trust due to his lengthy experience in remaking cities. —Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025

Hamas, however, said any talks would not be unconditional—underscoring the entrenchment on both sides. —Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

This is when Southern grandmas shine just by embracing those who are hurting in their unconditional love. —Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025

Instead of wallowing in her misery, the movie accompanies her, like best friend Christina (Denise Gough), who checks in regularly with unconditional support. —Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025

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