# unanimity

/ˌjunəˈnɪməti/ (US) · /juːnɐnˈɪmɪti/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unanimity
Updated: 2026-10-07

## Definition

a situation where every single person in a group agrees on the same thing. When there is unanimity, no one disagrees or votes against the decision.

For teachers: the state of being in total agreement; a condition where all members of a group share the same opinion or vote. Often used in legal or political contexts to describe a consensus that lacks any dissenting voices.

## Examples

- The committee reached unanimity on the new budget.
- The jury's unanimity was required for a conviction, leading to hours of intense deliberation behind closed doors.
- Despite the initial friction between the various factions, the final resolution achieved a rare level of unanimity that surprised even the most cynical political observers.

## Synonyms

agreement, accord, Concord, unity, concurrence

## Antonyms

disagreement, discord, division, dissension

## Usage notes

- Often follows the verbs 'reach', 'achieve', or 'require'.

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