unconditionally
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of unconditionally
Explanation
Do something unconditionally and you do it with absolutely no exceptions or reservations. If you love your cat unconditionally, then you love her even when she ignores you or makes a mess. The adverb unconditionally is all about conditions — requirements or stipulations. When things are done unconditionally, there are no conditions at all. If you know your grandmother adores you unconditionally, you're certain she'd never stop loving you, no matter what.
Example Sentences
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"You're the partner of someone who you love unconditionally, but you view yourself as the cause of their pain," he says.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
And so becoming a mother was a gift to play Zosia, because I unconditionally love Carol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
State Sen. Scott Sandall, who represents Box Elder County, went from unconditionally supporting Stratos to endorsing a new legislative study on data centers’ potential wildlife harms.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026
"The authorities should promptly quash these latest convictions and sentences, and unconditionally release Kem Sokha and all others arbitrarily detained for exercising their rights," said Laurence.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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