unconditionally

American  

[uhn-kuhn-di-shuh-nuh-lee] / ˌʌn kənˈdɪ ʃə nə li /

adverb

1. in a way that is not limited by requirements or conditions; absolutely.

   Our pets love us unconditionally, and they depend on us for their care and well-being.

   We urge the government to immediately and unconditionally release all those who remain unlawfully detained.

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Etymology

Origin of unconditionally

un- ¹ ( def. ) + conditional ( def. ) + -ly

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

"The Strait must be open -- fully, unconditionally and without restriction."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“I don’t see the Iranians unconditionally surrendering,” she said, adding that the last time Tehran did so was in an 1800s treaty with the Russian Empire, when it ceded territory in the Caucasus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

I suggest it’s because as much as you have your own worldview, you love your children unconditionally.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026

But the Dodgers are not about to unconditionally surrender what fans outside Los Angeles consider their greatest competitive advantage: money, and lots of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

But as a child, he did not question his parents’ values; he loved Ma and Pa, unconditionally, wholly, separately and together.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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