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

Examples of uncommitted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Before the Fordson rally, Dearborn community activist Sam Luqman handed out fliers in English and Arabic that told voters not to vote for Biden and instead to vote uncommitted, write in 'Free Palestine,' or vote for another candidate. Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024 The uncommitted parade was in line with a nationwide trend of voters using this year’s election cycle as a means of protest amid Israel's war in Gaza. Carl Weiser, The Enquirer, 22 May 2024 In comparison, Donald Trump, Biden’s likely adversary for November’s general election, only received about 3.6% of uncommitted voters this year in Kentucky’s primary. Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 22 May 2024 The vast majority of these 2024 uncommitted voters cheered on Biden’s victory in 2020. Joseph Geevarghese, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for uncommitted 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jul. 2024.

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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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