Definitions

noncommittal

[non-kuh-mit-l] / ˌnɒn kəˈmɪt l /

ADJECTIVE

unwilling to decide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous careful cautious circumspect discreet equivocal evasive judicious neutral tactful vague wary

WEAK

buttoned-up clammed up constrained even-steven guarded hush-hush incommunicable indefinite middle-of-the-road on-the-fence politic reserved restrained temporizing tentative unrevealing zipped

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless certain clear decisive definite foolish hasty heedless incautious indiscreet positive rash reckless sure

WEAK

willing

Example Sentences

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Bernstein analyst Madison Rezaei initially flagged the possibility of such a risk to neoclouds in a March note, likening CoreWeave’s business model to a “situationship,” or a noncommittal romantic entanglement.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

At his G7 press conference, Trump himself sounded noncommittal about the prospects of a lasting peace with Iran.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

But better, for the sake of conscience and country, to speak loudly and volubly than to remain silent or noncommittal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Exor should net over $1 billion this year from the sale of Iveco, a maker of commercial vehicles, giving it more cash to buy back stock, though the company was noncommittal on buybacks in September.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

As to Thyon’s question, his reply was noncommittal.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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