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 bill passed the Senate earlier this year with a unanimous bipartisan vote and received another unanimous vote July 1 from the Assembly Local Government Committee. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The City Council’s Finance and Purchasing Committee gave the Senior Water Rebate Program proposal a unanimous recommendation July 6 at City Hall, sending it to the full council for a final vote. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

In a bantamweight battle, Mario Bautista (18-3-0) defeated Cory Sandhagen (18-7-0) by unanimous decision, after taking advantage of a first-round leg kick and applying pressure in each round after. — W.g. Ramirez, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision (29-28x3) Brandon Royval def. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 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