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uncommitted

American  
[uhn-kuh-mit-id] / ˌʌn kəˈmɪt ɪd /

adjective

  1. not committed, especially not pledged or bound to a specific cause, candidate, or course of action.

    uncommitted delegates; uncommitted reserves.


uncommitted British  
/ ˌʌnkəˈmɪtɪd /

adjective

  1. not bound or pledged to a specific opinion, course of action, or cause

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of uncommitted

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; see un- 1, commit ( def. ), -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Last quarter, Tesla entered into an uncommitted revolving loan and security agreement with a group of banks that allows it to borrow up to $1.5 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

It wants to teach those curious or uncommitted how to become one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player James, a 41-year-old Lakers star, remains uncommitted beyond this season, his NBA-record 23rd.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

That unrelenting approach on the recruiting trail had yet to fully resonate until Thursday, when five-star Chatsworth guard Alijah Arenas, one of the top uncommitted prospects in this year’s class, committed to the Trojans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

They are kept at bay by a handful of uncommitted policemen.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

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