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
Asked about his future specifically, Pence was noncommittal.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would take its tariffs against U.S. goods to zero, Trump was noncommittal about removing the new import taxes placed on an ally.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
The noncommittal tone reads as responsibly sober but also tedious.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
As Barbara, Ava, and Rosalyn try to appease the parents, Melissa deals with the consequences of being noncommittal.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
Even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country would take its tariffs against U.S. goods to zero, Trump was noncommittal about removing the new import taxes placed on an ally.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
The noncommittal tone reads as responsibly sober but also tedious.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
As Barbara, Ava, and Rosalyn try to appease the parents, Melissa deals with the consequences of being noncommittal.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
Adjective
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Because Castile soap has a naturally high pH, this soap is probably not going to be the best choice for delicate materials like wool and silk where a detergent with neutral pH levels is recommended.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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Previously, pro-Kremlin trolls had been notably restrained in commenting on Trump, using neutral or careful language, Agentstvo reported.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Belief that your institution is exempt from the hard, functional and often boring parts of the job leads to a slow decline.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Organizations that foster a culture of self-compassion can empower their employees to better navigate stress, maintain their well-being, and - perhaps boring but no less important - adhere to safety protocols.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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His slow, steady ascent in Indiana after two nondescript seasons in Boston has caught almost everyone unawares.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Tucked away in a nondescript complex in Santa Monica, California, is a one garage-doored building surrounded by palm trees.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Available in 21 colors—including versatile neutrals like black and beige and bright options like coral and burgundy—there’s a pair for every style and mood.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Shop it in three easy-to-style neutrals: black, beige, and khaki.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Of course, all that excitement does get tiring after a while, and the dogs in side B eventually wind down for a brief nap.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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At-home blowouts are hard; even when armed with the right tutorials and top-of-the-line tools, all the maneuvering gets tiring quickly.—
Kylee McGuigan,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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