Synonyms of conditional

conditional

adjective

kən-ˈdish-nəl 

as in dependent

determined by something else

the sale of the house is conditional upon the approval of a mortgage for the prospective buyer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dependent
• tentative
• subject (to)
• contingent (on or upon)
• limited
• liable
• restricted
• susceptible
• modified
• uncertain
• qualified
• problematical
• problematic
• questionable
• open
• shaky
• doubtful
• debatable
• iffy
• suspect
• disputable
• shady
• doubtable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unconditional
• independent
• unconditional
• total
• categorical
• complete
• perfect
• ultimate
• simple
• absolute
• outright
• unequivocal
• basic
• utter
• unqualified
• fundamental
• primary
• consummate
• basal
• categoric
• unmitigated
• unadulterated
• unalloyed
• out-and-out
• all-out
• arrant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conditional

This means private employers would need to revise application forms and delay background checks until after an interview or conditional job offer. —Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

While Newsom has been striking a more conciliatory tone to Trump, save for pushing back on misinformation, the Democratic National Committee slammed the president for suggesting that disaster aid should be conditional. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025

The Biden administration finalized a $2.26 billion loan to the Thacker Pass lithium project and issued a $2 billion conditional commitment to Redwood Materials for a battery materials campus. —Daniel Moore, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025

The city council approved a conditional on-sale/off-sale liquor and cigarette license to Marion L. Ray, Circle Pines, Minn., new owner of the Jordan Hotel. —Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025