unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditional love
Synonyms
- absolute
- all-out
- arrant
- blank
- blooming [chiefly British]
- bodacious [Southern & Midland]
- categorical
- categoric
- clean
- complete
- consummate
- crashing
- damn
- damned
- dead
- deadly
- definite
- downright
- dreadful
- fair
- flat
- flat-out
- out-and-out
- outright
- perfect
- plumb
- profound
- pure
- rank
- regular
- sheer
- simple
- stark
- stone
- straight-out
- thorough
- thoroughgoing
- total
- unadulterated
- unalloyed
- unmitigated
- unqualified
- utter
- very
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
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s an unconditional love that comes from those day 1 fans that has unquestionably fueled JT’s nearly three decades in pop, through its highs and lows.
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Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
Parental Love Parental love is another deeply powerful emotion, often described as unconditional and selfless.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Before answering questions, the second group read a realistic but fictitious news story suggesting that the American people supported Israel in the conflict and the Biden administration would provide unconditional backing for Israel to achieve a complete victory over Hamas.
—Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
If Harris is elected, there is a chance, though by no means a guarantee, that the United States will gradually turn away from its decadeslong policy of unconditional military, political and economic support of Israel.
—M. Gessen, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
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Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024
Parental Love Parental love is another deeply powerful emotion, often described as unconditional and selfless.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Before answering questions, the second group read a realistic but fictitious news story suggesting that the American people supported Israel in the conflict and the Biden administration would provide unconditional backing for Israel to achieve a complete victory over Hamas.
—Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
If Harris is elected, there is a chance, though by no means a guarantee, that the United States will gradually turn away from its decadeslong policy of unconditional military, political and economic support of Israel.
—M. Gessen, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unconditional
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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconditional. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl
-ˈdish-ən-ᵊl
: not limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditional surrender
unconditionally
adverb
-ē
Medical Definition
unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl, -ˈdish-ən-ᵊl
Legal Definition
unconditional
adjective
un·con·di·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈdi-shə-nəl
: not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified
unconditionally
adverb
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