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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Unconditional love is only healthy and appropriate in the context of a parent-child relationship, and that’s not the situation here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

One of his new songs, Unconditional, appears to document those efforts to repair relationships.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

"To anyone afraid to love, Unconditional love is the greatest of gifts," Lara wrote.

From Fox News • Jan. 28, 2022

She recalls the anger that built as she approached the end of An Unconditional Freedom and realized that, as much as she wanted to, she couldn’t actually kill off Confederate leader Jefferson Davis.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2020

Unconditional refusal to Judy’s invitations was a reflex so deeply ingrained that it was hard to force myself to say yes.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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