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unanimous Antonyms
Opposite of unanimous
Because the opposite of unanimous shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Held, carried out, or made with the complete agreement and consent of all people involved (of an opinion, vote, or decision).
Usage Example
"The proposal was approved by a contested vote of the city council."
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contested
Strong
disputed
divided
split
• adjective (Context 2)
Fully in agreement; united in a single opinion or decision without any dissent.
Usage Example
"The committee members were divided in their decision to fund the new community library."
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divided
split
Strong
discordant
conflicted
dissenting
Similar words to unanimous
Words similar to unanimous shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
united
unified
agreed
uncontested
unchallenged
undisputed
accordant
like-minded
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unanimous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unanimous