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

• agreeable
• amicable
• compatible
• congenial
• frictionless
• harmonious
• kindred
• 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

Usually, the weekly board meetings are dominated by pleasantries and unanimous votes. —Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024

In 2023, Cunningham was a unanimous District 3-6A First Team selection. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2024

Rose Mince has assumed the role of Carroll Community College president, having been approved in a unanimous vote by the college’s Board of Trustees on July 6. —Carroll County Times, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024

Among those who favor either Trump or another candidate, by contrast, a nearly unanimous 94% say Trump won the debate. —Gary Langer, ABC News, 11 July 2024

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

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