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

If the jury cannot come to a unanimous decision, the judge may decide to declare a mistrial. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Bucky the Beaver, mascot of the Beavercreek Local Schools, visited the meeting ahead of the unanimous vote. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Victor Santillan Super bantamweight unanimous decision (118-109, 119-108x2) Carlos Utria def. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

According to Amazon, the company worked closely with Jasper County officials to tailor it to local needs, and it was approved by a unanimous vote of county officials. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 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