unpledged
- adjective
- /ʌnˈplɛdʒd/
- Many young adults feel unpledged in their relationships.
- unpledged delegates
Examples
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She felt free and unburdened, enjoying the excitement of being unpledged and open to new experiences.
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She remains unpledged to anyone.
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He valued his unpledged status, preferring independence over commitment.
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In the novel, the character is described as unpledged and free from any marital ties.
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She remained unpledged despite several suitors seeking her hand in marriage.
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Many young people choose to remain unpledged rather than commit to any particular partner.
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In the last election, a significant number of voters remained unpledged, refusing to declare their support until the very end.
Synonyms
Not having a husband or wife
Not married and has never had a husband or wife
Not in a romantic or sexual relationship with someone
Not in a romantic or sexual relationship with only one person
A person who has never married
Not promised to marry someone
Not in a romantic relationship or living with someone
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unpledged breaks into un- meaning 'not' and pledge, which is a 'promise' or something you give to show you are committed. So unpledged means 'not promised' or 'not committed', often used for someone not engaged to be married.