committed

adjective

com·​mit·​ted kə-ˈmi-təd 

1

: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)

committed patients

2

: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)

committed partners

a committed parent/teacher

strongly committed to the fight for equal rights

also : characterized by such a pledge or commitment

two people in a committed relationship

Examples of committed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For now, Carl still looks like an ethical saint compared to Duncan, who remains committed to violating privacy laws with such brazenness that even the federal government would be moved to pass enforceable regulations against him. —Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026

Léa Seydoux gives a very committed, unaffected performance as Lucy, an experimental pianist who must deal with the dawning knowledge that her beloved husband Philip (Laurence Rupp) has a second life online as a pedophile pornographer. —Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 15 May 2026

This is the generation that was told to follow a linear path—go to college, build a stable career, stay committed to one profession—only to enter a workforce defined by layoffs, restructuring, economic instability, and constant reinvention. —Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

Obviously, a lot more committed with the right decision, and hit a great shot. —Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing committed

• committed relationship

Rhymes for committed

• acquitted
• admitted
• befitted
• emitted
• omitted
• outfitted
• outwitted
• permitted
• refitted
• remitted
• submitted
• transmitted