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
Rodgers was noncommittal about his future as the final weeks of the season, and potentially his career, approached.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 June 2025
Last December, Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson was noncommittal about remaining with the Jets long-term.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
As for the future facial hair plans, Cease remains noncommittal.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Roseman was noncommittal when asked about what position Campbell will play.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 June 2025
Last December, Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson was noncommittal about remaining with the Jets long-term.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
As for the future facial hair plans, Cease remains noncommittal.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Roseman was noncommittal when asked about what position Campbell will play.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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And even if Israel was interested in coming to the table, China is unlikely to be seen as a neutral arbiter given its ties with Iran, criticisms of Israel including over Gaza, and ongoing global power competition with the U.S., Israel’s biggest ally.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
20 June 2025
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While the system empowers users to suggest and execute new projects, arbiters act as neutral mediators in any disputes that arise.—
Saro McKenna,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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This is worlds away from that boring deli chicken sandwich, while still being easy enough to whip up on the busiest of days.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The contract’s scope of work includes the single bore tunnel, station entrances and exits, the excavation of underground stations and the procurement of a tunnel boring machine.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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At about midnight, Jack drove Joan up Pacific Coast Highway to a nondescript 1930s motor court called the Sunset Motel.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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Every spring, billions of nondescript moths hatch in southeast Australia.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Lane Bryant Pull-on Super-soft Chino Pants Available in beachy shades like beige, indigo blue (which is an extra 50 percent off and selling out fast), and olive, these comfy drawstring chinos are perfect for hot weather travel.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2025
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The packs have multiple color options, but my favorite includes pale pink, beige, and black.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Seeing that expansion and contraction over and over for six episodes (let alone three seasons) can grow tiring, and Season 3 certainly suffers from a sense of exhaustion.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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Now in his 80s trips to the islands are more challenging, and maintaining a boat that can make the journey is expensive and tiring.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside Online,
8 June 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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