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

In the traditional Republican strongholds in the 4th Congressional District, which has been trending Democratic in recent years, Bridgeport gave unanimous support for Fazio. —Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026

When a jury in criminal court cannot reach a unanimous decision, the judge typically declares a mistrial. —ABC News, 15 May 2026

The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent Thursday. —Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Young Islanders star Matthew Schaefer was the unanimous choice to win the Calder Trophy, given to the NHL’s best rookie. —Chris Branch, New York Times, 14 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