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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Examples of noncommittal in a Sentence
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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Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 11 Oct. 2024
Frank remained noncommittal about whether Leonard would be ready.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
This seemed a noncommittal way of forcing him to explain.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
After President Joe Biden exited the presidential race following a disastrous debate performance, Trump was noncommittal about debating Harris.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 July 2024
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noncommittal. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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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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