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

This fall, Smith has grabbed 80 passes for 1,086 yards and 11 touchdowns en route to unanimous All-America honors. —Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025

The unanimous vote recognizes that the current Chairman saved the institution from financial ruin and physical destruction. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025

This is the first game the experts didn't have a unanimous vote. —Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

Don’t expect the road to 2029 to be paved with unanimous praise over this new union. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Dec. 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