unanimous

[ yoo-nan-uh-muhs ]

adjective

1. of one mind; in complete agreement; agreed.
2. characterized by or showing complete agreement:

   a unanimous vote.

unanimous

/ juːˈnænɪməs; ˌjuːnəˈnɪmɪtɪ /

adjective

1. in complete or absolute agreement
2. characterized by complete agreement

   a unanimous decision

Derived Forms

• uˈnanimously, adverb
• unanimity, noun

Other Words From

• u·nan·i·mous·ly adverb
• u·nan·i·mous·ness noun
• non·u·nan·i·mous adjective
• non·u·nan·i·mous·ness noun
• qua·si-u·nan·i·mous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unanimous¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin ūnanim(us), equivalent to ūn(us) “one” + animus “mind, heart, feeling” + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of unanimous¹

C17: from Latin ūnanimus from ūnus one + animus mind

Example Sentences

But the seven members vote on everything and were unanimous in the decision to move their reality show to Netflix, he said.

From BBC

While the data suggests a majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people voted 'Yes', support wasn’t unanimous.

From BBC

Paul, 27, won a unanimous decision in the eight-round fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

From Los Angeles Times

The judges' decision to save Douglas, who performed a salsa to Thelma Houston's Don't Leave Me This Way was unanimous.

From BBC

Former YouTube star Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in an eight-round bout that seemed over well before the final bell.

From Salon

Related Words

• consistent
• solid
• unified
• united
• universal