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noncommittal

adjective
non·​com·​mit·​tal | \ ËŒnän-kÉ™-ˈmi-tᵊl How to pronounce noncommittal (audio) \

Definition of noncommittal

1 : giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling a noncommittal reply He was noncommittal about how the money would be spent.
2 : having no clear or distinctive character a noncommittal word which might be used of anything from babies to furnaces— J. C. Swaim
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Other Words from noncommittal

noncommittally \ ËŒnän-​kÉ™-​ˈmi-​tᵊl-​Ä“ How to pronounce noncommittally (audio) \ adverb

Examples of noncommittal in a Sentence

She would only give noncommittal answers about her plans. The president remained noncommittal, saying only that all options would be considered.

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 But Abbott, a Republican and avid gun rights supporter, has been noncommittal about tightening Texas gun laws. — CBS News, "Texas shooter evaded background check by purchasing weapon in private sale," 3 Sep. 2019 But Abbott, a Republican and avid gun rights supporter, has been noncommittal about tightening Texas gun laws. — Anchorage Daily News, "FBI: West Texas gunman ‘was on a long spiral of going down’," 2 Sep. 2019 But Abbott, a Republican and avid gun rights supporter, has been noncommittal about tightening Texas gun laws. — Jake Bleiberg, The Denver Post, "Texas gunman was fired from job, called FBI before shooting," 2 Sep. 2019 But Abbott, a Republican and avid gun rights supporter, has been noncommittal about tightening Texas gun laws. — Jake Bleiberg, Twin Cities, "FBI: West Texas gunman ‘was on a long spiral of going down’," 2 Sep. 2019 Administration officials said Trump was noncommittal when the leaders discussed the subject of a message to Iran during a conversation about Iran’s nuclear program. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Trump sends mixed messages to China on trade war," 25 Aug. 2019 Trump tweeted that a third summit would be good, but was otherwise noncommittal. — Jon Herskovitz, Fortune, "Why the Trump-Kim Nuclear Show Is Set for Act Three," 20 June 2019 Damet was noncommittal and chose to focus on that night's result. — Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Is FC Cincinnati a legit MLS Cup playoff contender?," 15 July 2019 Senate Republicans were critical of Epstein’s alleged offenses, yet many were noncommittal about whether Acosta should retain his job. — Washington Post, "Trump defends Acosta but will look into Epstein plea deal," 10 July 2019

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First Known Use of noncommittal

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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noncommittal

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English Language Learners Definition of noncommittal

: not telling or showing what you think about something

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noncommittal

adjective
non·​com·​mit·​tal | \ ËŒnän-kÉ™-ˈmi-tᵊl How to pronounce noncommittal (audio) \

Kids Definition of noncommittal

: not revealing thoughts or decisions … her tone was so quiet and noncommittal that I knew Miss Crocker was not satisfied with her reaction.— Mildred D. Taylor, Roll of Thunder

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