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 As the duo bond over the absurd logistics of their lethal hobby and evade detection, the series uses its heightened premise to deliver a hilarious, deeply relatable exploration of female friendship and unconditional loyalty. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Congressional leaders in both parties are pushing to lock in long-term, unconditional military commitments to Israel. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 The singer’s niece, Lainey Mae Parton, shared an emotional tribute after her grandmother’s burial, remembering the country legend as a source of unconditional love and support. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 El-Sayed does not call himself a socialist but his progressive views on halting unconditional military aid to Israel and Medicare for All overlap with the left flank of the Democratic Party. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconditional

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My absolute dream is to be on a television comedy and just get to go to work and laugh all the time, and continue to write more of these shows and tour them.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
The combined implication of transitivity and the infinitive verb is that, speaking conceptually, the artist engages a category of encounter that is absolute, while process and contingency govern the actuality of the work as a function of time.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of absolute

Adjective

Known as the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place gets its name from English buccaneer-cum-naturalist William Dampier, who was overcome by the bay’s sheer abundance and the size of the marine predators during a visit in 1699.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Through the sheer force of his will and his brilliant comedic timing, Bratton was elevated to a cast member by the second season.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Fall in Europe brings with it brisk temperatures that make sightseeing an utter joy, thinner crowds that leave room for locals, and an opportunity to experience cities in their most authentic light.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of utter

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The incoming wave hits a slanted wall, bounces off at an angle, and rapidly spirals into complete unpredictability.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
An almost complete goddess torso, identified as the Roman goddess of victory, includes wings, a palm branch, and a victory laurel.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of complete

Adjective

The South Korean head of state concluded a successful official visit to Mexico this week with a stop that was pure K-pop, featuring one of his country’s most representative musical groups.

— Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
This is pure comfort, but keeping slippers on the first, second, and third floor means never having to go up or down possibly three flights of stairs to locate them.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pure

Adjective

Ahead, design industry pros share the 7 decor mistakes that could be outdating your living room, along with simple fixes to refresh the space.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
The equation is even simpler for Bernie Margulies, CEO of American Compute, which advises on risk management for GPU financing.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien,Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of simple

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The battery accounted for more than half of the drone’s total weight, forcing the students to account for its mass throughout the flight.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
The new options will bring the total count down to 254 seats from 278 on those planes.

— Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

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