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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Rose quartz is known to open the heart chakra and promote unconditional love. Dahlia Gallin Ramirez, New Yorker, 9 June 2026 The powerful day — like many of our other portals — has its origins in numerology, as the number six represents a time of unconditional compassion and nurturing. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 But in the final weeks of his presidency, Biden signed a full and unconditional pardon for his son. Scott Detrow, NPR, 4 June 2026 Despite her life being flipped upside down, kwn is embracing the challenges, rewards, and unconditional support of her family, especially her mother and sisters. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 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 12 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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