noncommittal

non·com·mit·tal

adj \-kə-ˈmi-t^əl\

Definition of NONCOMMITTAL

1

: giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling <a noncommittal reply>

2

: having no clear or distinctive character

— non·com·mit·tal·ly \-t^əl-ē\ adverb

Examples of NONCOMMITTAL

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

First Known Use of NONCOMMITTAL

1829

Related to NONCOMMITTAL

Synonyms: beige, characterless, faceless, featureless, indistinctive, neutral, noncommital, vanilla

Related Words: boring, drab, dreary, dry, dull, flat, humdrum, leaden, monotonous, pedestrian, stodgy, stuffy, tame, tedious, tiresome, tiring, uninteresting, wearisome, weary, wearying

Near Antonyms: arresting, bold, catchy, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, showy, splashy, striking

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Rhymes with NONCOMMITTAL

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