unconditional

adjective

ˌən-kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio)
Definition of unconditionalnext
as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions demanded an unconditional surrender

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Recent Examples of unconditional Trump seems inclined to accept an Iranian victory and simply call it an American win, significantly scaling back his initial demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026 Ties to parents and siblings are often expected to be permanent and unconditional, reinforced by cultural norms and laws that bind parents and children to one another, even when children become adults. — Rin Reczek, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Brynjolfsson calls himself a mindful optimist rather than an unconditional one. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Hinckley launched a music career after being granted unconditional release in 2022, but found some concert venues weren’t receptive to hosting his performances. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconditional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconditional
  1. absolute
  2. sheer
  3. utter
  4. complete
  5. pure
  6. simple
  7. total
  8. definite
Adjective
  • Keep in mind that this isn’t an absolute confirmation of a series production Slantnose 911.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The largest fish had a considerably lower absolute speed than its smaller cousins.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of absolute
Adjective
  • The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This means investor scrutiny will extend beyond the sheer scale of AI investment to encompass debt burdens, capital costs, and return timelines.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • This Ninth — featuring the Los Angeles Master Chorale and four superb vocal soloists (Saioa Hernández, Tamara Mumford, David Portillo and Ryan Speedo Green) — became Beethoven, alive in the moment, an instrument of utter joy.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sweet, aromatic, and bubblegum pink, this playful cocktail is the utter definition of fun.
    — Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • To defeat Iran would be a complete victory, not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Those tests should reveal how well the modular architecture performs once individual components operate as part of a complete launcher.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • Over time, no existing civilization has remained ethnically or culturally pure or set in the same borders.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
  • There’s nothing slavishly authentic here, but the recipes’ bones are pure Mexico.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pure
Adjective
  • Waist circumference is one simple way to estimate visceral fat.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
  • From a straightforward season-long points race to giving the points leader a cushion on the leaderboard, and now the simple format of awarding the FedEx Cup to the winner of the Tour Championship, the postseason has long needed a boost.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • CrowdStrike said that its Quiltworks partners have collaborated on nearly $400 million of total contract value pipeline to date.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The other side of the ball gave up the third most points in the NFL, most rushing yards and second most total yards.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of total
Adjective
  • Serving a vital manufacturing and export region in China, the Shenzhen facility supports growing cross-border trade, e-commerce shipments and time-definite international express services.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But there are definite issues with trying to juggle everything at the same time.
    — Charles Moss, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of definite

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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconditional. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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