noncommittal
[non-kuh-mit-l]
adjective
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
Synonyms for noncommittal
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balanced, compromising, ambiguous, cautious, tactful, equivocal, wary, neutral, discreet, circumspect, evasive, judicious, careful, vague, reticent, composed, serene, soft-spoken, taciturn, quietExamples from the Web for non-committal
Contemporary Examples of non-committal
According to the Taliban source, the Afghan was non-committal.
Al Qaeda Chief Ayman al-Zawahiri on AlertApril 28, 2012
Historical Examples of non-committal
The other seemed to be judging him in a non-committal sort of way.
White FangJack London
"I suppose the captain is obliged to be non-committal," I observed.
Kent Knowles: QuahaugJoseph C. Lincoln
"Most men want to marry her," was the father's non-committal response.
The Market-PlaceHarold Frederic
"I just didn't want them about," was the prisoner's non-committal answer.
Mr. Mix smiled again, and hoped that his expression was taken to be non-committal.
RopeHolworthy Hall
noncommittal
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