noncommittal

adjective non·com·mit·tal \ ˌnän-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl \

|Updated on: 31 Jul 2018

Examples: noncommittal in a Sentence

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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noncommittally

play \ˌnän-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl-ē\ adverb

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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.

Recent Examples of noncommittal from the Web

When Nash approached Fitz Forward about buying the lot, the developer was noncommittal.

— joe guillen, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit's showcase neighborhood project falls a year behind schedule," 3 July 2018
Trump’s noncommittal stance on the status of Crimea may stem from the desire to pursue better relations with Russia, but this is misguided.

— nina jankowicz, The New Republic, "Available in Helsinki: the Fate of Eastern Europe," 13 July 2018
Potential key swing-votes on Kavanaugh's nomination were publicly noncommittal on Tuesday, although some sounded notes of optimism on the pick.

— gregg re, Fox News, "Mike Pence 'very encouraged' by reaction on Capitol Hill to Kavanaugh's nomination," 10 July 2018
Initially, Baker was noncommittal about continuing the life sciences initiative.

— priyanka dayal mccluskey, BostonGlobe.com, "Baker reaffirms his support for state spending on biotech," 5 June 2018
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis was noncommittal, directing questions Wednesday to the Department of Homeland Security.

— BostonGlobe.com, "Pentagon asked to prepare housing for up to 20,000 migrant children," 22 June 2018
Manager Jeff Banister was noncommittal before Tuesday's game.

— stefan stevenson, star-telegram, "Rangers Reaction: Move over Astros, league's current best win streak resides up north," 19 June 2018
Texans coach Bill O'Brien was noncommittal on offensive lineman Jeff Allen's status one day after the right guard was placed on the reserve-physically unable to perform list.

— aaron wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Bill O'Brien noncommittal on Texans guard Jeff Allen's status," 12 May 2018
He's remained noncommittal on his future in football.

— scott gleeson, USA TODAY, "Rob Gronkowski says he won't be at Patriots' workouts because he has 'dirt biking skills to work on'," 21 Apr. 2018

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