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 spring, the eighth iteration of a bill to restore state recognition to the Montauketts passed the State Assembly and Senate with unanimous support. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026

The jury in the trial of James Barnett The jury could not come to a unanimous decision on whether to convict Barnett of second-degree arson, involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges in the case. — Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

The case ended in a mistrial last month after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. — Abc News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Jurors recommended death for Machado’s murder in an 11-1 vote, for Julia’s killing in a unanimous vote and for Daniela in an 8-4 vote. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 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