nonunanimous

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /nɒn.juˈnɪ.məs/

KK: /nɑnˈjunɪməs/

adjective

Definition

Describing a situation where not everyone agrees or is in complete agreement.

Example

The decision was nonunanimous, with several members expressing different opinions.

Conversation

Did you hear about the vote for the new club president?

Yeah, I heard it was a bit nonunanimous this time.

I was surprised that not everyone agreed on the same candidate.

Me too! It shows that opinions can really vary.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

divided

split

disparate

Antonyms

unanimous

consistent

agreeable

Root Explanation

Nonunanimous → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "unanimous" (from Latin "unanimus", meaning of one mind). The word "nonunanimous" means not of one mind or not in agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being combined with 'of one mind' ('unanimous') to remember that 'nonunanimous' refers to a situation where there is disagreement.

Visually Confused Words

ununanimous