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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While the benefit had largely been unconditional until now, users in some regions must now link a phone number to unlock the full storage capacity. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026 Never judging me and always giving pure, loyal, and unconditional love. Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 Her foundation and dozens of Nobel Prize laureates have called for the unconditional release of Mohammedi, a vocal advocate of human and women’s rights. Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 In 1945, Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II. Chicago Tribune, 7 May 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 21 May. 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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