Unconditional: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconditional

 

[ ˌənkənˈdɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

love

Not subject to any conditions; absolute.

Synonyms

unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted.

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Word Description / Examples
unconditional

This word is used in situations where something is not subject to any conditions or limitations. It's often used to express absolute support, love, or acceptance.

  • She gave her unconditional love to her children.
  • He made an unconditional promise to help her.
unrestricted

This word is used to describe something that has no controls or restrictions placed upon it. It's often related to access, freedom, or movement.

  • The members had unrestricted access to all facilities.
  • There were unrestricted views of the beautiful landscape from the hilltop.
unqualified

This word is generally used to describe a lack of qualifications or restrictions that might prevent something. It can be negative if referring to a lack of qualifications for a job, but positive when describing praise or approval.

  • The new employee was unqualified for the position, leading to many mistakes.
  • His speech received unqualified praise from all the attendees.
unlimited

This word is best used to describe something that has no bounds or restrictions in quantity or extent. It's often related to resources, power, or opportunities.

  • The cellphone plan offers unlimited data for a fixed price.
  • Her ambition to succeed was unlimited.

Examples of usage

  • unconditional love
  • unconditional support
Context #2 | Adjective

surrender

Not limited by any conditions; absolute or unreserved.

Synonyms

unmitigated, unreserved.

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unconditional

Used when something is given or done without any conditions or limitations. It often refers to love, support, or agreements that are absolute and not subject to any requirements or conditions.

  • Parents should give their children unconditional love.
  • The charity provided unconditional support to the homeless.
unreserved

Used to describe something given or expressed freely and openly, without holding anything back. It can refer to approval, thanks, or any form of expression that is complete and sincere.

  • She received unreserved applause from the audience.
  • They offered their unreserved gratitude for the support.
unmitigated

Often conveys a sense of something being total or absolute, usually with a negative connotation. It describes something, usually bad, that is not lessened or diminished in any way.

  • The event was an unmitigated disaster.
  • His behavior showed unmitigated gall.

Examples of usage

  • an unconditional surrender

Translations

Translations of the word "unconditional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incondicional

🇮🇳 निष्कर्षहीन

🇩🇪 inbedingungslos

🇮🇩 tanpa syarat

🇺🇦 безумовний

🇵🇱 bezwarunkowy

🇯🇵 無条件の

🇫🇷 inconditionnel

🇪🇸 incondicional

🇹🇷 koşulsuz

🇰🇷 무조건적인

🇸🇦 غير مشروط

🇨🇿 bezpodmínečný

🇸🇰 bezpodmienečný

🇨🇳 无条件的

🇸🇮 nepogojev

🇮🇸 skilyrðalaust

🇰🇿 шартсыз

🇬🇪 უწყვეტელი

🇦🇿 şərtsiz

🇲🇽 incondicional

Etymology

The word 'unconditional' originated in the 17th century, deriving from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'conditional' from the Latin 'conditionalis'. It has been used to describe something that is not subject to any conditions or limitations, conveying a sense of absolute or unrestricted nature.

See also: conditional, conditionalist, conditioning, conditions, unconditionally.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,995, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.