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

• 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

Shields last fought in July, successfully defending her title with a lopsided unanimous decision win over Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena in her home state of Michigan. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

The city commission’s unanimous decision brings further change to downtown nightlife after last month’s approval to require a permit to sell alcohol after midnight. —Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025

Shane Bieber has made only four big-league starts in the last 24 months, but the Toronto Blue Jays are banking that the unanimous 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner will soon add a jolt to their rotation. —Zack Meisel, New York Times, 31 July 2025

The measure — which won unanimous approval of the Senate State Affairs Committee on just after midnight Thursday and approval in the full chamber six hours later — would add new layers of regulations for players and retailers and would ban courier companies from selling game tickets. —John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

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