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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Publicly, many countries have been noncommittal to such an escort mission until hostilities cease, given the risks involved, including Iran’s placement of mines in the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal

Horning said he was noncommittal, and sent the women home with jars of his homemade almond butter.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday, when asked if Atwell would play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, McVay was noncommittal, pending the formulation of this week’s game plan.

From Los Angeles Times

The headstrong American starlet, cast as Belmondo’s noncommittal lover, is convinced that Godard is working toward a disaster and gets most of her enjoyment from teasing her prickly boss.

From Los Angeles Times

Komeito’s leaders said they were unhappy with her noncommittal stance on rewriting political financing rules, one of its key goals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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