uncommitted

adjective

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

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Sierra Canyon has defensive backs committed to USC and Kansas, plus the talented uncommitted Havon Finney. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025 Melina Castro, 2026, CF Castro is an uncommitted prospect with a big bat. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2025 The powder incident gave Henry the means to energize previously uncommitted colonists. Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 The company maintained three uncommitted loan financing lines with a total borrowing capacity of $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2024. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 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 26 Apr. 2025.

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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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