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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When Biden dropped out of the race, many uncommitted voters were hopeful that Harris would change course as the new Democratic nominee. Don Gonyea, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025 In the same report, Vizient highlights that a midwestern health system segmented their patients into three groups: loyal, splitter and uncommitted. Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 The Terps are one of the schools who have offered St. Frances safety Jireh Edwards, an uncommitted player in the 2026 class recently named a five-star prospect by On3. Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025 The uncommitted senior dribbled toward the free throw line and passed out to Barnes, who sank a long jumper with 1:05 remaining. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 13 Feb. 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 21 Mar. 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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