Meaning & use

committed

adjective·Everyday

Dedicated to a cause, relationship, or course of action, and willing to give it time and effort.

See it in a sentence

She remained a committed volunteer at the shelter for over a decade.

The couple described themselves as fully committed after five years together.

A note on using this word

Committed is often followed by "to," as in "committed to the project," to specify what the dedication is directed toward.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

uncommittedindifferent

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