unanimous
gb/junˈænəməs/ us/junˈænəməs/
B2
English
~ 9100
egyhangú
B2
1
egyhangú
B2
Usage pattern:
[group] be unanimous in/about [something]
The committee was unanimous in rejecting the proposal.
A bizottság egyhangúlag utasította el a javaslatot.
Neighbors were almost unanimous in saying the area felt safer this year.
A szomszédok szinte egyhangúlag azt mondták, hogy a környék idén biztonságosabbnak tűnt.
Experts are not unanimous about the best treatment for the disease.
Parents were unanimous that the school needed more teachers.
The panel members were unanimous in their praise for the performance.
Learner examples
The team was unanimous in choosing a new captain.
A csapat egyhangúlag választott új kapitányt.
Students were unanimous that the exam was hard.
A diákok egyhangúlag úgy vélték, hogy a vizsga nehéz volt.
The jury was unanimous in their opinion.
My friends were unanimous about going home early.
Local people were almost unanimous in supporting the plan.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "I am unanimous" when talking about a single person. "Unanimous" is normally used for a group of people, not an individual. Learners also sometimes confuse "unanimous" with "anonymous"; "unanimous" means everyone agrees, while "anonymous" means a person’s name is not known.
Meaning
all people fully agree
Collocations
be unanimous in their support
|be unanimous that [clause]
|almost unanimous
|virtually unanimous
|unanimous among [group]
Synonyms
in complete agreement (A descriptive phrase; slightly more informal and explicit than "unanimous.")
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of one mind (Idiomatic and a bit more literary; stresses shared thinking.)
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united (Broader; can suggest emotional or political unity, not only agreement on a decision.)
Antonyms
divided (Emphasizes that the group does not agree and holds different opinions.)
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split (Suggests the group is clearly separated into opposing sides.)
Themes
work
|politics
|law
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When all people in a group agree and no one says no.
Of people in a group: having exactly the same opinion or reaching the same decision, with no one opposing.
B2
2
egyhangú
B2
Usage pattern:
[decision/vote/verdict] be unanimous
The board reached a unanimous decision to close the factory.
Az igazgatótanács egyhangú döntést hozott a gyár bezárásáról.
After two hours of discussion, the council delivered a unanimous verdict.
Kétórás vita után a tanács egyhangú ítéletet hozott.
The measure passed with a unanimous vote.
The judges gave her performance unanimous approval.
The Senate gave its unanimous consent to the appointment.
Learner examples
The jury gave a unanimous verdict of guilty.
Az esküdtszék egyhangúlag bűnösnek találta a vádlottat.
The plan won a unanimous vote.
A tervet egyhangú szavazással fogadták el.
The club made a unanimous decision to move.
The new rule got unanimous approval.
The law passed with unanimous support in parliament.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say "an unanimous" instead of "a unanimous"; because "unanimous" starts with a /j/ sound (like "you"), the correct article is "a," not "an." Another mistake is using "unanimous" for a simple majority decision; it should only be used when everyone agrees or supports the result.
Meaning
decision or vote with no opposition
Collocations
a unanimous decision
|a unanimous vote
|a unanimous verdict
|win unanimous approval
|pass with unanimous support
|unanimous consent
Synonyms
fully agreed (Plain description; often used to explain the idea to non-specialists.)
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unopposed (Focuses on the lack of any votes against, not necessarily on active support by everyone.)
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collective (Highlights that the decision was made by the group as a whole, not that every single member agreed.)
Antonyms
contested (Suggests there was disagreement or opposition to the decision or vote.)
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divided (Indicates the vote or decision had clear disagreement, with people on different sides.)
Themes
law
|politics
|work
|communication
Definition
When a decision, vote, or result is supported by every person, and no one says no.
Of a decision, vote, verdict, or result: agreed to or supported by everyone in the group, with no one voting against it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unanimous
IPA
GB/junˈænəməs/
US/junˈænəməs/
Syllables & stress
un - an - im - ous (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (an)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unanimous
Word family
Core family
unanimity
noun
unanimously
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
nonunanimous
adjective
Expressions
a unanimous decision
1/ə junˈænəməs dɪsˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
decision supported by everyone
A decision that every person in the group supports, with no one against it.
Examples
- It was a unanimous decision to cancel the event because of the storm.
- The board reached a unanimous decision after only fifteen minutes of discussion.
a unanimous verdict
1/ə junˈænəməs vˈɚdɪkt/
fixed phrase
jury verdict all agree on
A legal decision in court where every person on the jury gives the same judgment.
Examples
- The jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty.
- After a short discussion, they reached a unanimous verdict.
a unanimous vote
1/ə junˈænəməs vˈoʊt/
fixed phrase
vote with all in favor
A vote where every person votes the same way, and no one votes against it.
Examples
- The change to the rules passed in a unanimous vote.
- The committee gave the candidate a unanimous vote of confidence.
be unanimous in doing something
1/bˈi junˈænəməs ˈɪn dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
all agree to do something
Used to say that everyone in a group agrees to do the same action.
Examples
- The judges were unanimous in giving her the top prize.
- Residents were unanimous in calling for better public transport.
unanimous consent
1/junˈænəməs kənsˈɛnt/
fixed phrase
formal
formal agreement by everyone
A formal way of saying that everyone in a group agrees and no one objects.
Examples
- The motion was adopted by unanimous consent.
- With unanimous consent, the meeting moved to the next item on the agenda.