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
One hundred expectant mothers in Milwaukee's most impoverished neighborhoods may be eligible for roughly $16,000 during the first two years of their child's life in a first-of-its-kind, unconditional cash program to address childhood poverty in Wisconsin.
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Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
An unconditional apology is a lifeline to one’s own humanity — in the worst of circumstances and in the most difficult times.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution Monday demanding an immediate cease-fire in Israel's war in Gaza during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the unconditional release of all hostages from Gaza after the U.S. abstained from voting.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
The dogs were the only ones who showed Douglas unconditional love and also protected him.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
What this resolution says The cease-fire resolution calls for the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages taken captive by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people.
—Michele Kelemen, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
Lee quickly called for an unconditional cease-fire, while Porter took a more middle-ground position.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Remember that Black people deserve unconditional support without paying to be seen and heard.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The Soviets wanted only unconditional loans to buy U.S. goods—loans that the State Department would not approve in the absence of better U.S. trade access in Eastern Europe.
—Benn Steil, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
An unconditional apology is a lifeline to one’s own humanity — in the worst of circumstances and in the most difficult times.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024
The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution Monday demanding an immediate cease-fire in Israel's war in Gaza during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and the unconditional release of all hostages from Gaza after the U.S. abstained from voting.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
The dogs were the only ones who showed Douglas unconditional love and also protected him.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
What this resolution says The cease-fire resolution calls for the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages taken captive by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people.
—Michele Kelemen, NPR, 25 Mar. 2024
Lee quickly called for an unconditional cease-fire, while Porter took a more middle-ground position.
—Benjamin Oreskes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Remember that Black people deserve unconditional support without paying to be seen and heard.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The Soviets wanted only unconditional loans to buy U.S. goods—loans that the State Department would not approve in the absence of better U.S. trade access in Eastern Europe.
—Benn Steil, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconditional. Accessed 20 Apr. 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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