Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
UNANIMITY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Consensus
Unanimity means full agreement among everyone in a group. Its synonym is consensus. Example: The housing society chose the new secretary with complete unanimity.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Discord | disagreement and quarrelling (the opposite of unanimity) | The property dispute caused discord between the two brothers. |
| (2) Majority | more than half of a group (not everyone agrees) | The majority of the class voted for a picnic at the zoo. |
| (3) Consensus (answer) | general agreement of all the people in a group (same as unanimity) | The family reached a consensus on going to Shimla for the holidays. |
| (4) Neutrality | not taking any side | The referee kept strict neutrality throughout the final. |
| Synonyms of unanimity: consensus, accord, agreement Antonyms of unanimity: discord, disagreement, division, conflict |