unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al | \ ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl How to pronounce unconditional (audio) , -ˈdi-shə-nᵊl\

Definition of unconditional

1 : not conditional or limited : absolute, unqualified unconditional surrender unconditional love

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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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Recent Examples on the Web

Her compassion, tenderness and unconditional love will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her. courant.com, "Myrtle Corsillo," 15 Aug. 2019 For my wife Mieke for her unconditional love and support and reminding me what is most important in life. Dennis Waszak Jr., chicagotribune.com, "Jets kicker Chandler Catanzaro, 28, retires after shaky start to training camp," 11 Aug. 2019 Oh, male bonds; so reserved and yet so unconditional. Soraya Roberts, Longreads, "This (Wo)Man’s Work," 19 July 2019 Their hysterical worship of Stalin and their total and unconditional rejection of him sprang from the same soil. Aaron Lake Smith, Harper's magazine, "The Trials of Vasily Grossman," 24 June 2019 The mom of two humans and six animals says her three dogs, Phoebe, Alex and Bear offer unconditional love. Marina Affo, USA TODAY, "Delaware's latest First State title: Only no-kill state for shelter animals," 11 Aug. 2019 What is unique about our pet relationships versus human ones is that our pets provide us with unconditional love . . Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, "This woman quit her job to paint deceased pets. Now, there’s a six-month wait for her works.," 31 July 2019 At Animal Humane Society, we ’ve seen first-hand the transformative effects transport programs have on both source and destination shelters — and the unconditional love and joy transport animals bring to their new loving families. Janelle Dixon, Twin Cities, "Janelle Dixon: Transporting homeless animals from overcrowded southern shelters saves lives," 31 July 2019 Here’s to a lifetime of friendship, purpose and unconditional love. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "'Best brother': Bindi Irwin says Robert made engagement 'beyond perfect' with his photos," 25 July 2019

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First Known Use of unconditional

1666, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unconditional

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unconditional

: not limited in any way : complete and absolute

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al | \ ˌən-kən-ˈdi-shə-nᵊl How to pronounce unconditional (audio) \

Kids Definition of unconditional

: without any special exceptions an unconditional surrender

Other Words from unconditional

unconditionally adverb We loved her unconditionally.

unconditional

adjective
un·​con·​di·​tion·​al | \ ˌən-kən-ˈdish-nəl, -ˈdish-ən-ᵊl How to pronounce unconditional (audio) \

Medical Definition of unconditional