as in neutral
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the novelist has repeatedly used bland, noncommittal words that lack emotional resonance
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Recent Examples of noncommittal
For now, the American answers have been too vague and noncommittal for Zelensky to accept.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
As the Junior World Series neared, Chaillaux was noncommittal about the status of San Diego’s Black players.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur was noncommittal on Murray’s future during his introductory press conference last week.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Suzuki was noncommittal about the chance of Joyce being ready for Opening Day.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
As the Junior World Series neared, Chaillaux was noncommittal about the status of San Diego’s Black players.
—Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
New Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur was noncommittal on Murray’s future during his introductory press conference last week.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Suzuki was noncommittal about the chance of Joyce being ready for Opening Day.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for noncommittal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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The neutral color will complement any other spring decor.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Leaders at both districts have put offers on the table that align with a neutral third-party’s recommendation, saying that their proposals balance employee needs with fiscal reality.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mann might have argued that there is not only a moral but also an artistic virtue in being outwardly boring and banal.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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More so, mines are too boring to compete for budget.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But when the film takes the perspective of a human looking at the forest dwellers, their eyes appear small and dark, almost nondescript.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many contain no more than news clippings or nondescript file names for attachments, the content of which is not included or stored elsewhere in the release.—
Elliott Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The bag features a modern, smooth leather finish in classic colors like black and beige or trendy hues, including Balsam Green and Twilight Blue.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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The sisters accessorized with beige open-toe stilettos.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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But this relief rally may be tiring for now and the optimal reward seems skewed to the downside.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Flying can be tiring, but apparently not as tiring as seeing passengers in pajamas – at least according to one airport.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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