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
• problematic
• questionable
• open
• shaky
• doubtful
• debatable
• iffy
• suspect
• disputable
• shady
• doubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conditional

Borgen, acquired from the New York Rangers for a 2027 second-round pick and a conditional 2028 third-rounder, is a stay-at-home right-shot defenseman. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 July 2026

The deal also reportedly gives the Celtics a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and conditional 2028 and 2030 second-round selections. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 1 July 2026

The man, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions preventing children alleged to be victims of crime from being identified, has been granted conditional bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, July 15. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Trump linked the bill’s signing to the passage of the SAVE America Act, which aims to strengthen voter ID requirements and mandate proof of citizenship in elections, and said his signature was conditional on whether Congress passes the election integrity legislation. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026