Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for noncommittal. Search instead for noncoita.
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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When asked by the Journal what types of activities full-service banks can offer that trust banks can’t, Gould was noncommittal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 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

Coach Jim Harbaugh was noticeably noncommittal about Roman’s future after the Chargers’ 16-3 loss in the AFC wild-card playoffs on Sunday night, saying the team was “going to look at that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

In his most recent remarks on the subject, Hegseth was noncommittal on the subject, saying: "We're reviewing the process, and we'll see."

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

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

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor