noncommittal
not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
Origin of noncommittal
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Other words from noncommittal
- non·com·mit·tal·ly, adverb
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How to use noncommittal in a sentence
Sometimes, even though Hannah is, ironically, a writer, she says things that seem non-committal, distracted, or not present.
Adam Driver on Role-Play Sex with Lena Dunham on ‘Girls’ and Adam’s Stormy Relationship with Hannah | Marlow Stern | March 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAccording to the Taliban source, the Afghan was non-committal.
Whether this admonition was given or not, the Emperor was respectful and polite, but non-committal.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneHe was non-committal about himself, fearing to spoil any delusion she might have been labouring under when she sent the magazine.
The White Shield | Myrtle ReedVal tried to find out from the non-committal face whether the principal had entered upon this.
The Open Question | Elizabeth Robins
He slept off his intoxication and did not get up until he was quite himself again, cool and non-committal.
Southern Hearts | Florence Hull Winterburn"There ain't nothing the matter with her, as I know by," answered Mr. George once more, in a non-committal tone.
The Adventures of Harry Revel | Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
British Dictionary definitions for noncommittal
/ (ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtəl) /
not involving or revealing commitment to any particular opinion or course of action: a noncommittal reply
rare having no outstanding quality, meaning, etc
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