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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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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Earlier this season, team owner Chip Ganassi was noncommittal about Kanaan's future, saying only that IndyCar's Ironman has a future within the organization.
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Meanwhile, successful young artist Helen is expecting a child with her noncommittal partner.
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First Known Use of noncommittal
1829
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: not telling or showing what you think about something
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: 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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