noncommittal
adjective
non·com·mit·tal
ˌnän-kə-ˈmi-tᵊl 
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—
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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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David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Advertisement Though stereotypes about bisexuals being indecisive or noncommittal still persist today, there is also a movement to embrace these qualities as part of the identity.
—Myisha Battle, Time, 12 June 2025
Refusing to come out against the line or simply remaining noncommittal is the same as supporting the line’s construction.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Mendoza was noncommittal when asked if Montas, who is ahead of Manaea, would need another rehab outing after his next one.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 June 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncommittal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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noncommittal
adjective
non·com·mit·tal
ˌnän-kə-ˈmit-ᵊl
: not telling or showing what a person thinks or has decided
a noncommittal answer
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