Pronunciation: /nɑːnkɑm/

Definitions of noncom

noun a person who does not conform to established customs, attitudes, or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 I am a noncom when it comes to following rules.

A2 The noncom soldier was reprimanded for not following orders.

B1 The company has a strict policy for dealing with noncom behavior.

B2 The noncom officer was known for his no-nonsense approach to discipline.

C1 The noncompliance with safety regulations led to serious consequences.

C2 The noncom's refusal to obey orders resulted in a court-martial.

adjective not conforming to established customs, attitudes, or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 The noncom student struggled to understand the lesson.

A2 She was a noncom member of the team, often going against the group's decisions.

B1 The noncom employee did not follow the company's dress code.

B2 The noncompliance with safety regulations resulted in a serious accident.

C1 The noncom attitude of the manager caused tension in the workplace.

C2 The noncompliant behavior of the customer led to their account being suspended.

Examples of noncom in a Sentence

formal The noncompliance with company policies will result in disciplinary action.

informal If you're a noncom, you'll get in trouble for breaking the rules.

slang Don't be a noncom and follow the guidelines.

figurative Being a noncom in this situation is like playing with fire.

Grammatical Forms of noncom

past tense

noncomed

plural

noncoms

comparative

more noncom

superlative

most noncom

present tense

noncoms

future tense

will noncom

perfect tense

have noncomed

continuous tense

is noncoming

singular

noncom

positive degree

noncom

infinitive

to noncom

gerund

noncoming

participle

noncomed

Origin and Evolution of noncom

First Known Use: 1860 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'noncom' originated as a shortened form of 'noncommissioned officer', used in military contexts.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'noncom' has become a colloquial term used to refer to a noncommissioned officer in various branches of the military.