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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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 Strait must be open -- fully, unconditionally and without restriction."
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Kathryn says that while she loves her child unconditionally, she would not have proceeded with her IVF treatment had she been fully informed that her chosen donor may not be used.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 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
It was either an amazing feat of stubbornness or naiveté, I thought, for someone who had seen so much death and suffering to still believe so unconditionally that everyone was as stand-up as he was.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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