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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Within days he demanded the regime's "unconditional surrender", something that hasn't happened.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Top envoys for the Group of Seven advanced economies and the European Union on Saturday urged an "immediate and unconditional" end to Iran's attacks against allies in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

The core question is simple: What does unconditional surrender get you?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

It has also been used when a player retires at a young age without getting an unconditional release, but then returns to playing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Ever since Japan had attacked Pearl Harbor, the United States had been demanding unconditional surrender.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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