Relationship Commitment Terms

verb to be involved in a particular activity or situation

adjective emotionally involved or committed

• The company is actively engaged in a merger negotiation.
• She's engaged to be married next month.
• I'm totally engaged in this new video game.
• His mind was fully engaged in solving the complex problem.

adjective describing a person or their behavior as not expressing or revealing commitment or opinion

• The diplomat remained noncommittal during the negotiations, refusing to take a firm stance on the issue.
• When asked about his plans for the weekend, he gave a noncommittal shrug.
• She gave me a noncommittal response when I asked her if she wanted to hang out.
• His noncommittal attitude towards life left him feeling adrift, without a clear direction.