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; un- ¹, commit ( def. ), -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The guides supporting the agreement have launched a re-vote for Dec. 15-17, and both sides have spent recent weeks busily lobbying guides perceived as uncommitted.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he felt “blessed” to be coaching Burries, California’s top uncommitted high school player.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Burries is considered the No. 1 uncommitted senior player in California.

From Los Angeles Times

In Michigan, home to the nation’s largest Arab American communities, 13.3 percent of Democratic primary voters selected “uncommitted.”

From Salon

Related Words

• neutral
• unaffiliated
• uninvolved