hidden commitment

noun phrase

UK /ˈhɪd.ən kəˈmɪt.mənt/

US /ˈhɪd.ən kəˈmɪt.mənt/

A promise you made but did not tell anyone about.

She had a hidden commitment to help her friend every Saturday, but she never mentioned it.

SYNONYMS

secret promise private pledge unspoken obligation covert duty

RELATED WORDS

loyalty dedication responsibility devotion obligation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A duty that is not openly declared but still affects what someone does.

His hidden commitment to the old club kept him volunteering quietly for years.

3. An agreement kept out of public view, often for personal or strategic reasons.

The two companies had a hidden commitment to share research without announcing it.

4. A strong personal dedication that others cannot see.

Behind her calm face was a hidden commitment to finishing the marathon.