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Definition of noncommittal

noncommittal

/ˌnɑːnkəˈmɪt̬.əl/
(UK: non-committal)
non · com · mit · tal
Adverb:noncommittally
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• adjective

1

Not expressing or revealing a definite opinion, course of action, or pledge, especially so as to avoid being bound to a particular position.

Example

"The spokesperson gave a polite but noncommittal answer when asked about the upcoming merger."

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• Nearby Words

noncommercial
noncommissioned
noncommitment
noncommittal
noncommittally
noncommitted
noncommunicative

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century in American political discourse, formed from the prefix 'non-' and 'committal' (derived from the verb 'commit', from Latin committere, meaning 'to entrust or join together').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Noncommittal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/noncommittal
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