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noncommittal

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective noncommittal has 1 sense
  1. guarded, noncommittal, unrevealing - very reluctant to give out information
    Antonyms: communicative, communicatory (indirect, via uncommunicative)

Definitions from the Web

Noncommittal

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

  1. Not expressing or revealing commitment, opinion, or preference; evasive or ambiguous.
  2. Not involving or implying a firm commitment; open to different interpretations.

Senses:

  1. Popular Sense: Reluctant or unwilling to take a stand or make a decision.
  2. Local Sense: Characterized by being vague, unclear, or indecisive.

Examples:

Popular Usage:

  1. The politician remained noncommittal on the controversial issue.
  2. She gave a noncommittal response when asked about her future plans.

Local Usage:

  1. The artist's noncommittal brushstrokes left the meaning of the painting open to interpretation.
  2. His noncommittal nod indicated his uncertainty about attending the event.

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