noncommittal
[non-kuh-mit-l]
- not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer.
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Origin of noncommittal
Synonyms
See more synonyms for noncommittal on Thesaurus.comindefinite, vague, equivocal, evasive, guarded.
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Examples from the Web for noncommittal
Contemporary Examples
But the State Department is noncommittal, and sounds almost confused.
They offer a model of a relationship where two adults can have an honest, respectful, enjoyable but noncommittal relationship.
As for whether Hannah will hang up her handcuffs, Piper was noncommittal about the future of Secret Diary.
Historical Examples
"Well, it's a nice town," said Mason, with a noncommittal air.
One Day's CourtshipRobert Barr
I mean to say, as food it was noncommittal; it failed to intrigue.
Ruggles of Red GapHarry Leon Wilson
To this direct question the lawyer returned a noncommittal answer.
Cap'n Warren's WardsJoseph C. Lincoln
His letters were noncommittal; but Bobby says he has had his own fair share of honors.
The Dominant StrainAnna Chapin Ray
Dane was noncommittal; but I think he doesn't like Lorimer any too well.
The Dominant StrainAnna Chapin Ray
noncommittal
- not involving or revealing commitment to any particular opinion or course of actiona noncommittal reply
- rare having no outstanding quality, meaning, etc
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