uncommitted

/ˌʌnkəˈmɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnkəmˈɪtɪd] /ˌʌnkəˈmɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnkəmˈɪtɪd] /ˌən-kə-ˈmi-təd How to pronounce uncommitted (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncommitted — adjective

  • uncommittedpositive
  • more uncommittedcomparative
  • most uncommittedsuperlative

1. not having decided which side, idea, or course of action you support, and theref

1.形容詞B2
釋義

not having decided which side, idea, or course of action you support, and therefore staying neutral or waiting before choosing

例句

Pollsters say roughly one-third of voters remain uncommitted ahead of the election.

collocation: uncommitted voter

Elena felt uncommitted to the marketing plan her colleagues had proposed.

pattern: uncommitted to [something]

同義詞
  • undecided

    Emphasises that a choice has not yet been made; slightly more common in everyday speech

  • neutral

    Suggests deliberate refusal to take sides, often in a conflict or debate

  • non-aligned

    More formal; used especially in international politics for countries that do not join military blocs

  • unaffiliated

    Focuses on not being formally connected to a specific group or organisation

反義詞
  • committed

    Direct opposite; having promised support to a particular group, plan, or belief

  • dedicated

    Implies strong, active devotion rather than just a promise

文法句型

uncommitted to [something]

uncommitted [noun]

用法筆記

Commonly used in political or decision-making contexts. When followed by to, the object is the group, plan, or position the person has not yet agreed to support.

常見錯誤

❌I am uncommitted this weekend, so we can meet.
✅I am free this weekend, so we can meet.
💡Uncommitted does not mean 'not busy' or 'available' in everyday scheduling contexts; it refers to not having pledged support or allegiance.
❌She is uncommitted to the project means she is working on it but not fully.
✅She is not fully committed to the project' or 'She is only partially involved.
💡Uncommitted describes a lack of pledge, not partial effort.