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 former vice president was often interrupted by protesters during campaign events and the uncommitted movement, a progressive protest campaign aimed at achieving a ceasefire, ultimately decided not to endorse her.

From Salon

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

By the end of the presidential primary races in June, the movement had amassed over 750,000 "uncommitted," "uninstructed" or "no preference" votes, including write-in and blank-ballot protests in states without such options.

From Salon

Related Words

• neutral
• unaffiliated
• uninvolved