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
To date, the administration has been noncommittal.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the game, Giants head coach Brian Daboll was noncommittal about the starting quarterback question.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Ramsay was noncommittal on whether Fitz will make his debut against first-place San Diego on Saturday, waiting to see how MNUFC’s internationals return in the next few days.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
Kehoe remained noncommittal at the time, however.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
Following the game, Giants head coach Brian Daboll was noncommittal about the starting quarterback question.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Ramsay was noncommittal on whether Fitz will make his debut against first-place San Diego on Saturday, waiting to see how MNUFC’s internationals return in the next few days.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Sep. 2025
Kehoe remained noncommittal at the time, however.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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The federal probation department, considered a more neutral arbiter, recommended a sentence of 70 to 87 months in prison.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness took a neutral position on the bill.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And, actually, representative of the sport in these non-boring ’20s.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Aesha knows a thing or two about Bitcoin, despite finding it a boring topic of conversation — her fiancé, Scott, is into crypto.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His more casual look was completed with a pair of tan suede shorts with a pattern of a nondescript image.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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But in such a nondescript preseason game, with a roster full of Wild hopefuls, Haight is an example of taking advantage of a longer look.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rosalía’s outfit otherwise consisted of a halter neck top and a thinly pleated midi skirt, which featured beige fabric layered beneath black.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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While more muted, this soft beige color might have more opportunity for wear and should show less salt stains.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The first trimester was always tiring.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Without a strict hierarchy or single decision-maker, our process can sometimes be slow, messy, or even tiring.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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