# unanimous

/juˈnænəməs/ (US) · /juːnˈænɪməs/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unanimous
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 2. sharing the same opinion

adjective · CEFR C1 · Formal · Literary

when all the people in a group have the exact same feeling or view about something.

For teachers: sharing the same views or opinions; being in complete harmony or accord regarding a specific matter.

- The critics were unanimous in their praise for the young actor's performance.
- The board members were unanimous in their belief that the company required a complete structural overhaul to survive the fiscal year.

Usage: Often followed by the preposition 'in' when describing the area of agreement.

## Examples

- The committee reached a unanimous decision to hire her.
- After hours of debate, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty.
- The proposal received unanimous support from the board of directors, reflecting a rare moment of total alignment regarding the company's long-term strategic direction.

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