noncommitted
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5.1
A person who has not decided or taken a side
- adjective
- /nɑn kəˈmɪtɪd/
:
indeciso
- Many students remained noncommitted about their plans for after graduation, unsure of their next steps.
Examples
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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.
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Her noncommitted response during the meeting suggested she wasn't fully invested in the discussion.
Synonyms
undecided
vsnoncommitted
68
2.9
Not yet sure which option or side to choose
covers lacking firm opinion or dedication, not only temporary indecision
uncommitted
vsnoncommitted
10
4.9
Not promised to a particular plan, person, or cause
is about lacking a firm decision or dedication rather than formal pledge
noncommittal
vsnoncommitted
9
7.0
Not giving a clear answer or opinion
means both not showing and not actually having firm dedication
Antonyms
How Committed
Surface Forms
noncommitted positive
Morphology
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.