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

That’s why these attempts concern me now, as these bills seek to overturn a unanimous Supreme Court. — Charles Grantham, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The decision to advance the plan came from a unanimous vote by Village Board members at a special meeting on July 28. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

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The item was approved in a unanimous voice vote along with others on the consent agenda. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 2 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