unconditional

adjective

un·​con·​di·​tion·​al ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
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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Her story is a testament to perseverance and unconditional love, reminding us that nothing is impossible. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025 The month begins on a mystical note as Venus joins forces with your numinous planetary ruler, Neptune, in your sign, bringing a wave of dreamy compassion and unconditional love to your personal and professional life. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 Just a day after being sworn in as president, Donald Trump kept one of his first promises made to the Bitcoin community by signing a full and unconditional pardon for Ross Ulbricht, a bitcoin folk hero and former Silk Road operator. Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Trump has defended using his executive power to give unconditional reprieves to Jan. 6 defendants who were convicted of violent offenses. Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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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