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.

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uncommitted British  

/ ˌʌnkəˈmɪtɪd /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of uncommitted

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

Example Sentences

It’s not clear how the Uncommitted movement would react to such a policy shift, but these do appear to be their main asks, and they happen to be defensible in the realm of public opinion.

From Slate • Aug. 26, 2024

Uncommitted activists were given space to host a panel discussion with Palestinian doctors to explain conditions in Gaza hospitals.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

But a spokesman for the Uncommitted National Movement said their request was turned down.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2024

Organizers such as the Uncommitted National Movement promise the movement will only grow as the convention rolls forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

Uncommitted, un-ko-mit′ed, adj. not committed or done: not entrusted: not bound by any pledge or promise: not referred to a committee.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

Related Words

• neutral
• unaffiliated
• uninvolved