unanimous

adjective

unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs 

1

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

2

: being of one mind : agreeing

unanimously adverb

Synonyms of unanimous

• compatible
• united

Examples of unanimous in a Sentence

The judges made a unanimous ruling.

a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities

Recent Examples on the Web

The measures were approved in unanimous voice votes, and Webb and Peck raised no objections at the time. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 July 2026

Frazier won by unanimous decision after knocking down Ali in Round 15. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

The Legislature codified the tax policies on Monday by a unanimous vote. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

The fight is a rematch of their August 2013 matchup, which McGregor won via unanimous decision. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for unanimous

• magnanimous
• animus
• pusillanimous

Kids Definition

unanimous

adjective

unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs 

1

: being of one mind : agreeing completely

the councillors were unanimous in their approval of the report

2

: agreed to by all

a unanimous vote

unanimity

ˌyü-nə-ˈnim-ət-ē

noun

unanimously

yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs-lē

adverb