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

• agreeable
• amicable
• compatible
• congenial
• frictionless
• harmonious
• kindred
• 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 verdict was a unanimous no, and by midday, the President—puffy-eyed, teary and laryngitic—met the press surrounded by his family to make his concession and his farewells. —Peter Goldman, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024

The tax is part of a larger new law regulating EVs, which was authored by Republicans but received near unanimous support in both the Assembly and Senate. —Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024

The Fitzgerald school board placed Stange and Carroll on leave following a unanimous vote Sunday, according to a news media release from board president Julia Yokel. —Violet Ikonomova, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024

While all the recipes were either tasty—or at least interesting—one recipe stood out amongst the others as the unanimous favorite. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024

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

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