Antonyms for non-committal


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : non-kuh-mit-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒn kəˈmɪt l


Definition of non-committal

Origin :
  • also noncommittal, 1829, "characterized by refusal to commit oneself," from non- + committal (see commit).
  • As in middle-of-the-road : adj moderate
  • As in noncommittal : adj unwilling to decide
  • As in reserved : adj silent, unsociable; constrained
  • As in blank : adj expressionless
  • As in self-controlled : adj reserved
  • As in self-restrained : adj reserved
  • As in discreet : adj cautious, sensible
  • As in guarded : adj suspicious
  • As in traversal : noun denial
  • As in denial : noun dismissal, refusal of belief in
  • As in straddle : verb sit or stand on both sides
Example sentences :
  • The other seemed to be judging him in a non-committal sort of way.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • "I suppose the captain is obliged to be non-committal," I observed.
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "Most men want to marry her," was the father's non-committal response.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • "I just didn't want them about," was the prisoner's non-committal answer.
  • Extract from : « The Mysterious Murder of Pearl Bryan » by Unknown
  • Mr. Mix smiled again, and hoped that his expression was taken to be non-committal.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • The latter returned the action with a non-committal countenance.
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
  • Sir John's reply was non-committal, but not wholly discouraging.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion, Volume 1 » by John Charles Dent
  • "Well, you've got back," said the superintendent in a non-committal tone.
  • Extract from : « The Grell Mystery » by Frank Froest
  • Was ever actual thorn more motionless or non-committal than most of these?
  • Extract from : « My Studio Neighbors » by William Hamilton Gibson
  • The Governor surveyed Terry with added interest, but was non-committal.
  • Extract from : « Terry » by Charles Goff Thomson

Synonyms for non-committal

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