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
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.
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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
Rodgers was noncommittal about his future as the final weeks of the season, and potentially his career, approached.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 June 2025
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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
Rodgers was noncommittal about his future as the final weeks of the season, and potentially his career, approached.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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These full-size fragrances, which can also be purchased at the hotel’s front desk, include options that leans more feminine, one that is gender neutral, and one that leans more masculine.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Goldman Sachs started Circle with a neutral rating but acknowledged the stablecoin issuer is a special company with big opportunities ahead.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The main reason Jacksonville is so boring, FinanceBuzz found, is that much of its population is thinly scattered across the city.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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GoPro has also dropped a white version and a forest green version if black is too boring for you.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Travelers with insider knowledge can hop to nameless speakeasies or craft cocktail bars down nondescript alleys, or even head to Club Metro, an underground dance club behind a hidden door in the Marutamachi metro station.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Instead, they are driven around the company campus in a shuttle bus while a guide describes what’s going on in the various, mostly nondescript buildings.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Ken Corcoran recalled seeing the new beige boat in August in the driveway across the street.—
Ethan Wolin
Updated July 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2025
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Plus, pretty much everything about the design — the beige sole, white body, and red details — matches Witherspoon’s kicks.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Dickinson led off the semifinal game and roped a double off his metal bat that Smith said woke him up from a long, tiring day.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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After a tiring day walking around the parks, the most relaxing, soothing and healing experience is to sit out on the decks of the treehouse.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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