unanimous

unan·i·mous

adj \yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs\

Definition of UNANIMOUS

1

: being of one mind : agreeing

2

: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all

— unan·i·mous·ly adverb

Examples of UNANIMOUS

1. The judges made a unanimous ruling.
2. <a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities>

Origin of UNANIMOUS

Latin unanimus, from unus one + animus mind — more at one, animate

First Known Use: 1624

Related to UNANIMOUS

Synonyms: agreeable, amicable, compatible, congenial, frictionless, kindred, harmonious, united

Antonyms: disagreeable, discordant, disharmonious, disunited, incompatible, inharmonious, uncongenial

Related Words: pacific, peaceable, peaceful; collaborating, cooperative, symbiotic, synergetic, synergic; noncompetitive, nonconflicting, uncompetitive; sympathetic, tolerant, understanding; affable, amiable, cordial, friendly, genial, neighborly

Near Antonyms: antagonistic, antipathetic, clashing, conflicting, hostile, inimical, unfriendly; belligerent, contentious, quarrelsome; contradicting, contradictory, contrary, opposing, opposite; competing, competitive, rivaling (or rivalling)

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Rhymes with UNANIMOUS

magnanimous