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noncommitted

noncommitted

5.1
A person who has not decided or taken a side
  • adjective
  • /nɑn kəˈmɪtɪd/
translation icon : indeciso
  • Many students remained noncommitted about their plans for after graduation, unsure of their next steps.

Examples

  • Further, researchers should examine the role that these interactions play in marital, cohabiting, and noncommitted relationships.

    Academic text (1998)
  • His noncommitted approach to the project made it difficult for the team to move forward.

  • Her noncommitted response during the meeting suggested she wasn't fully invested in the discussion.

Synonyms

undecided
vsnoncommitted
75 2.9

Not yet sure which option or side to choose

covers lacking firm opinion or dedication, not only temporary indecision
noncommittal
vsnoncommitted
10 7.0

Not giving a clear answer or opinion

means both not showing and not actually having firm dedication
uncommitted
vsnoncommitted
9 4.9

Not promised to a particular plan, person, or cause

is about lacking a firm decision or dedication rather than formal pledge

Antonyms

153 3.9

Giving a lot of time and care to a job or cause

79 4.0

Shows loyalty and works hard for a cause or group

How Committed

dedicated
153 3.9
committed
79 4.0
noncommitted
5.1
undecided
75 2.9
tentative
57 5.1

Surface Forms

noncommitted positive

Morphology

noncommitted = committed (transparent) = non + commit + ed

Standard negation by 'non-' of the adjective 'committed' meaning 'not showing firm dedication or decision'.

Etymology

Noncommitted is made of non- 'not' and commit 'to promise or choose', like in commitment. So a noncommitted person has not promised or chosen a side and stays neutral.