no commitment

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   Used to say that you do not have to promise to continue or to pay for something.

   Grammar: Often follows 'with' or 'and': try it with no commitment.

   Patterns

   • with no commitment
   • there is no commitment
   • no commitment required

   You can try the classes for two weeks with no commitment.

   The trial is free and there is no commitment to buy anything.

   Sign up online — no commitment, cancel anytime.

2. 2phraseuncountable

   A lack of serious effort or loyalty toward a person, job, or activity.

   Grammar: Used as a noun phrase after 'show' or 'have': he showed no commitment.

   Patterns

   • show no commitment
   • have no commitment to something
   • no commitment to someone

   The coach said the team showed no commitment in the second half.

   He has no commitment to the project and rarely attends meetings.

Common combinations

with no commitment

You can join the newsletter with no commitment.

no commitment required

A deposit is needed, but no commitment is required.

no commitment to buy

Come and look around — no commitment to buy.

show no commitment

She showed no commitment to the training plan.

free trial with no commitment

The app offers a free trial with no commitment.

Synonyms and how they differ

no obligation

Very close in meaning and common in contracts; it stresses duty rather than promise.

cancel anytime

An informal advertising phrase that describes the same freedom to stop.

Opposites

Word family

commitment noun

A promise or duty that limits your freedom.

commit verb

To promise to do something or to give your time and effort.

committed adjective

Willing to work hard for something and loyal to it.

Commonly confused: no commitment or noncommittal?

Practice

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