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

Earlier this year, the House voted to block three war powers resolutions with near unanimous support from GOP lawmakers. —Tiago Ventura, Time, 22 May 2026

The vote was unanimous to select Jason Adams as the lone finalist, according to a news release from Grapevine-Colleyville. —Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026

However, the judging and selection process at all stages must be unanimous and collective. —Literary Hub, 22 May 2026

Perhaps the jury felt that after near-unanimous critical praise, and a $17 million sale to A24, Firstman already had enough to celebrate. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 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