Definitions

unconditional

[uhn-kuhn-dish-uh-nl] / ˌʌn kənˈdɪʃ ə nl /

ADJECTIVE

absolute, total

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decisive definite explicit full genuine outright thorough unequivocal unlimited unqualified unrestricted

WEAK

actual all out assured categorical certain clear complete determinate downright entire final flat out indubitable no catch no fine print no holds barred no ifs ands or buts no kicker no strings open out-and-out plenary positive straight out thoroughgoing unconstrained unmistakable unmitigated unquestionable unreserved utter whole wide

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous conditional equivocal incomplete indefinite obscure uncertain vague

WEAK

limited qualified unfinished

Example Sentences

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A totalitarian leader demands unconditional fealty from everyone around him, but considers himself to owe nothing in return.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"If some within Pastef are unconditional supporters of Sonko, others do not fully share in Sonko's actions," said Sene.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The newspaper also reported that a legal document was signed stating that the gift was "unconditional and irrevocable".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei visited the White House, where both sides struck a friendly tone, following a dispute over the tech company's refusal to grant the military unconditional use of its AI models.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Ever since Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor, the United States had been demanding unconditional surrender.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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