Synonyms of conditional

conditional

adjective

kən-ˈdish-nəl 

as in dependent

determined by something else

the sale of the house is conditional upon the approval of a mortgage for the prospective buyer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependent
• tentative
• subject (to)
• contingent (on or upon)
• limited
• liable
• restricted
• susceptible
• modified
• uncertain
• qualified
• problematical
• problematic
• questionable
• open
• shaky
• doubtful
• debatable
• iffy
• suspect
• disputable
• shady
• doubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconditional
• independent
• unconditional
• total
• categorical
• complete
• perfect
• ultimate
• simple
• absolute
• outright
• unequivocal
• basic
• utter
• unqualified
• fundamental
• primary
• consummate
• basal
• categoric
• unmitigated
• unadulterated
• unalloyed
• out-and-out
• all-out
• arrant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conditional

One, an ordinance, would have granted the gas station a conditional use permit. —R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025

Gerry’s option to buy the Sportatorium is conditional on his making the behemoth pleasing to the eye, improving the appearance of the building, the parking lot and the landscaping, Hollander said. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025

Proctor, who spoke to confirm his name and address, has been remanded on conditional bail until the hearing. —Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025

For shoppers, this means any impact on food prices is likely to be delayed, uneven, and conditional. —Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025