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

After unanimous pushback from the council, the plan is now on hold; however, Mendelsohn said taking away services from certain communities to save money isn't the answer. —Marissa Armas, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

Rivera was a unanimous selection in 2019, the only one in Hall history. —Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Board member Mary Coker spoke in agreement with Thomas against appealing the takeover before the unanimous vote. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026

Cyr’s bill was reportedly favorably by the Joint Transportation Committee in a unanimous vote and has been referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee. —Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 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