UNCONDITIONAL Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

unconditional

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl

Definition of unconditional

as in absolute

having no exceptions or restrictions demanded an unconditional surrender

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Recent Examples of unconditional That push has come amid a widening split in the Democratic Party over unconditional military support for Israel. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 This failure can partly be attributed to the enormous political and moral pressure Washington feels to offer unconditional support when a close ally is attacked, as Ukraine was in 2022 or Israel was in 2023. — Dafna H. Rand, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 My love is unconditional and nothing will separate me from your cheesy beefy burrito and avocado chicken stacker. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 The rapper, 49, who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021, reached an unconditional settlement with Pisciotta, 37, on July 23, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconditional

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Adjective

Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends and teammates during this devastating time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Our absolute priority right now is providing unwavering support to their families, friends, and teammates during this devastating time.

— Jack Moore, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

There was sheer joy — Warren Barton once instructed Keegan to perform press-ups on the touchline during a game at St James’ for calling a throw-in the wrong way.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Just across the street from the bus stop … lurks a deep drainage pool at the bottom of a sheer 12-foot drop from the street.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

In both cases, there is something at once magisterial and leadenly self-regarding about the melancholic rhythms of Cusk’s prose, with its stiff and stately syntax and its utter impatience with the real vagaries of difference.

— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
The Carolina Panthers played their offensive starters for three series on Saturday, and the result was an utter flop.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Craig said construction of the first stage of the Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan was 84% complete.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
But a complete turnover on defense, coupled with nonconference games at Georgia Tech and Northwestern, will lead to another losing season, after which both sides move in different directions.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

With other phones, even something simple like replacing an aging battery often requires melting adhesive, prying apart fragile glass panels, and decoupling cables.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
For a generation that grew up under those glowing Pizza Hut pendants, the appeal is simple.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

While many indie brands are content with one or two signature or hero products that may account for north of 50 percent of their business, Westman Atelier has five or six that contribute double-digit penetration to the total brand.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The City Attorney's Office has about 160 lawyers, including an Employment Law section with 17 total employees, according to the city.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of total

Adjective

Serving a vital manufacturing and export region in China, the Shenzhen facility supports growing cross-border trade, e-commerce shipments and time-definite international express services.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
But there are definite issues with trying to juggle everything at the same time.

— Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026

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