Synonyms of unanimity

unanimity

noun

ˌyü-nə-ˈni-mə-tē 

as in consensus

the state of being of one opinion about something

in a rare moment of unanimity the club members decided to throw a party for themselves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consensus
• agreement
• unison
• concurrence
• accord
• concurrency
• acceptance
• meeting of minds
• consent
• acquiescence
• assent
• approval
• solidarity
• approbation
• harmony
• adhesion
• accession
• understanding
• compliance
• collusion
• complicity
• oneness
• collaboration
• concession
• concord
• union
• sympathy
• embrace
• alliance
• conformity
• consonance
• assentation
• embracement
• concordance
• empathy
• conspiracy
• concert
• favor
• rapport
• concertedness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disagreement
• conflict
• opposition
• dissension
• discord
• resistance
• dissensus
• dissent
• disapproval
• disfavor
• disapprobation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unanimity

The vaunted ability of mass media to unify the globe here comes off as a benevolent form of tyranny, of a consensual unanimity in which the bearer of truth gains total attention, total acceptance, and total gratitude. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

The new indictments come as legal teams for both Jones and Dowling are in the process of seeking acquittals from Summit County Common Pleas Judge Susan Baker Ross after evidence presented at a six-week trial in Akron failed in March to lead to unanimity among jurors, who deliberated for nine days. — CBS News, 7 June 2026

However, this idea was shelved due to lack of unanimity. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 May 2026

The decision, which required unanimity in the 27-nation bloc, will impose a travel ban and freeze assets of a group of Israeli settlers and organizations and sanctions on Hamas members. — Beatriz Ríos, Washington Post, 11 May 2026