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commitment Antonyms
Opposite of commitment
Because the opposite of commitment shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or relationship.
Usage Example
"The organization praised her unwavering apathy to environmental conservation."
Strongest
apathy
indifference
Strong
negligence
disloyalty
inconstancy
• noun (Context 2)
A pledge, promise, or firm undertaking to do something in the future.
Usage Example
"The board made a financial refusal to fund the new scholarship program for five years."
Strong
refusal
repudiation
breach
• noun (Context 3)
The official act of consigning a person to a psychiatric facility or prison by legal order.
Usage Example
"The judge reviewed the medical evaluations before ruling on the involuntary release."
Strongest
release
discharge
Similar words to commitment
Words similar to commitment shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
dedication
obligation
committal
pledge
responsibility
promise
devotion
undertaking
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Commitment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/commitment