unanimous

adjective

unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈna-nə-məs How to pronounce unanimous (audio)
Synonyms of unanimous
1
: formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
2
: being of one mind : agreeing
unanimously adverb

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The judges made a unanimous ruling. a unanimous vote to upgrade the school's computer facilities
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Both teams have featured award-winning performances this season, including Defensive Player of the Year Angel Reese in Atlanta and the unanimous Sixth Player of the Year Janelle Salaün at Golden State. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Two other trials ended when jurors couldn’t reach unanimous verdicts. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Tuesday’s unanimous approval effectively staples the campus blueprint to the city’s own comprehensive plan. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 The consent agenda is intended to approve items with broad or unanimous agreement. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unanimous

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Etymology

Latin unanimus, from unus one + animus mind — more at one, animate

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of unanimous was in 1621

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unanimous

adjective
unan·​i·​mous yu̇-ˈnan-ə-məs How to pronounce unanimous (audio)
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
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