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

His ex-wife Lindsay was facing murder charges in connection with their deaths, but jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following her trial in Massachusetts. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

The 83-year-old judge and television personality was asked by TMZ whether Clancy should face another trial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict earlier this month. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict with the vote remaining 11-1 for at least two days. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026

Earlier this month, a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision, resulting in a mistrial. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 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