uncommitted

adjective

un·​com·​mit·​ted ˌən-kə-ˈmi-təd How to pronounce uncommitted (audio)
Synonyms of uncommittednext
: not committed
specifically : not pledged to a particular belief, allegiance, or program
uncommitted voters

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Snyder is clearly back in his comfort zone, unburdened by superhero mythology and uncommitted actors, and that assurance shows in the final product. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026 Houston, a three star uncommitted recruit with a 5-foot-11, 170 pound frame, has offers from Baylor, Houston, Michigan, Oklahoma, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, SMU and more. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026 Leavitt, previously at Arizona State, is the top uncommitted quarterback in the transfer portal. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026 Polkanova is uncommitted for college tennis. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncommitted

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uncommitted was in the 15th century

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“Uncommitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncommitted. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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uncommitted

adjective
un·​com·​mit·​ted ˌən-kə-ˈmit-əd How to pronounce uncommitted (audio)
: not committed
especially : not pledged to a particular belief, allegiance, or program
uncommitted voters

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