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Describes something that happens or is given without conditions, restrictions, or reservations.
Die Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind ist oft bedingungslos.
A mother's love for her child is often unconditional.
The word is logically built: it consists of 'die Bedingung' (condition), the linking -s, and the suffix '-los' (-less), which means 'without'. 'Bedingungslos' (unconditional) therefore literally means 'without conditions'.
Er bot ihr seine bedingungslose Hilfe an.
He offered her his unconditional help.
'Bedingungslos' (unconditional/unconditionally) can stand before a noun as an adjective or describe a verb as an adverb. As an adverb, it remains unchanged and describes the manner of an action.
Sie genoss seine bedingungslose Unterstützung.
She enjoyed his unconditional support.
In the general meaning, 'bedingungslos' (unconditional) is often connected with positive, emotional nouns. Typical examples are 'bedingungslose Liebe' (unconditional love), 'bedingungsloses Vertrauen' (unconditional trust), and 'bedingungslose Loyalität' (unconditional loyalty).
Ein Hund schenkt seinem Besitzer oft bedingungslose Zuneigung.
A dog often gives its owner unconditional affection.
The phrase 'bedingungslose Kapitulation' (unconditional surrender) is a fixed term that is usually used in historical, political, or military contexts and describes complete submission.
Die Armee musste die bedingungslose Kapitulation akzeptieren.
The army had to accept unconditional surrender.
definitely / unconditional
'unbedingt' and 'bedingungslos' can both mean that something applies without conditions or reservations. The difference is mainly in usage. 'unbedingt' is an adverb and can also simply mean 'definitely' or 'by all means'. 'bedingungslos' is an adjective or is used adverbially, and it fits especially well with love, trust, support, or approval without any condition. Learners may confuse the words because they sound very similar. If you really mean 'without conditions', 'bedingungslos' is often clearer.
Meine Eltern unterstützen mich bedingungslos, auch wenn ich Fehler mache.
My parents support me unconditionally, even when I make mistakes.
Wir müssen morgen unbedingt im Supermarkt einkaufen.
We definitely have to go grocery shopping tomorrow.