unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
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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The kind of energy that’s connected to unconditional love, truth, and spiritual expansion. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 Light: Growth mindset, balanced, adaptable, nurturing, unconditional love. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025 With a mid-tempo pop rhythm driven by drums and guitar, the 2024 Latin Grammy winner for best new artist sings to that unconditional person who has always been with her, through thick and thin. Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025 From June 2021 to May 2024, this group received an unconditional sum of €1,200 ($1,365) per month. Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025 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 11 May. 2025.

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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