uncommitted
UK: ˌʌnkəˈmɪtɪd | US: ˌʌnkəˈmɪtɪd
adj. not dedicated or pledged to a cause, activity, or relationship
adj. not yet decided or resolved
uncommitted = un<not> + commit<pledge> + ed<adjective suffix>
- un-: A prefix of negation, from Old English un-, meaning "not."
- commit: From Latin committere (com- "together" + mittere "to send"), meaning "to pledge or entrust."
- -ed: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating a state or condition.
Etymology Origin:
The word uncommitted combines the negative prefix un- with commit, which originates from the Latin committere ("to send together" or "entrust"). Over time, commit evolved to mean "pledge" or "dedicate," and the addition of un- reverses this meaning to imply a lack of dedication or decision. The -ed suffix solidifies its role as an adjective describing this state.
She remained uncommitted to either candidate until the final debate.
The uncommitted funds could be allocated to other projects.
His uncommitted attitude made teamwork difficult.
Many voters are still uncommitted ahead of the election.
The committee left the issue uncommitted for further discussion.