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

The measure passed the Senate by unanimous consent last week, after clearing the House in a voice vote in March (both actions signal broad support for the policy). —Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025

Overall, Reddit’s judgment was unanimous — the teen’s decision to leave was not only understandable but necessary. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025

Earlier this year, a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict against Brant Osborn, who was charged with two counts of accessory to murder after the fact. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025

Government shutdown clouds economic outlook The vote to cut interest rates by a quarter point was not unanimous. —Scott Horsley, NPR, 29 Oct. 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