Noncommittal

Pronunciation: /nɑːn.kəˈmɪt.əl/

Definitions of noncommittal

adjective describing a person or their behavior as not expressing or revealing commitment or opinion

Example Sentences

A1 She was noncommittal about whether she would attend the party.

A2 He gave a noncommittal response when asked about his future plans.

B1 The politician remained noncommittal on the issue during the press conference.

B2 The company's CEO was noncommittal about the potential merger.

C1 Her noncommittal attitude towards the project raised concerns among the team.

C2 The artist's noncommittal stance on the controversial topic disappointed many of his fans.

Examples of noncommittal in a Sentence

formal The diplomat remained noncommittal during the negotiations, refusing to take a firm stance on the issue.

informal When asked about his plans for the weekend, he gave a noncommittal shrug.

slang She gave me a noncommittal response when I asked her if she wanted to hang out.

figurative His noncommittal attitude towards life left him feeling adrift, without a clear direction.

Grammatical Forms of noncommittal

• past tense: noncommitted
• plural: noncommittals
• comparative: more noncommittal
• superlative: most noncommittal
• present tense: noncommittal
• future tense: will be noncommittal
• perfect tense: have been noncommittal
• continuous tense: being noncommittal
• singular: noncommittal
• positive degree: noncommittal
• infinitive: to be noncommittal
• gerund: noncommitting
• participle: noncommittal

Origin and Evolution of noncommittal

First Known Use: 1702 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'noncommittal' originated from the Latin word 'committō', meaning to pledge or promise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'noncommittal' has retained its original meaning of not committing to a specific opinion or course of action, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe someone who is vague or evasive in their responses.