Noncommittal Meaning in English
word
ˈnɑnkəˈmɪtəɫ
nan-kuh-MIT-uhl
nˌɒnkəmˈɪtəl
non-kuh-MIT-uhl
Definition
Not showing a clear opinion or decision; unwilling to commit to one side or give a definite answer.
Usage & Nuances
'Noncommittal' is formal and often used to describe attitudes, statements, or replies that avoid commitment. Common collocations: 'noncommittal answer', 'noncommittal tone'. It can suggest caution, politeness, or indecision.
Spanish: evasivo - poco comprometidoPortuguese (BR): evasivo - não comprometidoPortuguese (PT): evasivo - não comprometidoChinese (Simplified): 含糊的 - 不表态的Chinese (Traditional): 含糊的 - 不表態的Hindi: अनिर्णीत - अस्पष्टArabic: غير ملتزم - متحفظBengali: অঙ্গীকারহীন - নিরপেক্ষRussian: уклончивый - нейтральныйJapanese: 曖昧な - 態度を保留したVietnamese: không cam kết - lảng tránhKorean: 애매한 - 확답을 피하는Turkish: çekimser - kararsızUrdu: غیر جانبدارانہ - غیر وعدہ بندIndonesian: tidak berkomitmen - netral
Example Sentences
He gave a noncommittal answer to the question.
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Her expression was noncommittal.
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The manager remained noncommittal during the discussion.
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She stayed noncommittal, not wanting to pick sides in the argument.
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His response was deliberately noncommittal to avoid making promises.
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When I asked about the plans, he was totally noncommittal—I couldn’t tell what he really thought.
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