unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
Synonyms of unconditionalnext
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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This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to appreciate the unconditional love waiting for you at home. Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026 Manchester United represents unconditional devotion, great joy and deep mourning. Andy Mitten, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026 He was sentenced to an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction intact but sparing him any punishment. Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026 He was sentenced to an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction intact but sparing him any punishment. Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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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