as in neutral
lacking in distinctive features or qualities
the novelist has repeatedly used bland, noncommittal words that lack emotional resonance
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Recent Examples of noncommittal
Part of me even suspects the real reason the finale was so noncommittal about Mike and Eleven and their friends’ fates is so the powers that be can just write them back in as needed.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026
Trump, meanwhile, has remained publicly noncommittal.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 28 Dec. 2025
Staple gave a noncommittal response in an Instagram comment for a post outlining the suspicions.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
Trump was noncommittal in remarks Sunday.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncommittal
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
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Bold prints and vibrant colors, think leopard platforms or colorful faux-fur heels, are the easiest way to inject personality and turn even the most neutral outfit into a head-turner.—
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Yes, the rich women went to Sedona on Sutton’s private plane, but before that there were a few scenes back in boring old Los Angeles.—
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Disease prevention should be boring, routine, expected, and easy to access.—
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The score, a nondescript pop-synth mood (feat.—
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Rooms are elegant but nondescript, with only the basic necessities—a bed, a dresser, and bathrooms that could stand to be updated.—
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Strawberry-blonde woods, warm golden fixtures, and textured beige carpeting create a calm backdrop for floor-to-ceiling windows or sliding glass doors that open to the water.—
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Wyle wore a burgundy suit with a beige shirt and tie, while his wife dazzled in a gold sleeveless floor-length dress.—
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When Jensen was tiring of running her own business, her little brother did her the same favor of helping her land a job with the cannabis dispensary From The Earth at their Brookside location, where she was quickly hired and loved by her coworkers.—
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Although Richardson has only appeared in 25 of the 36 contests so far in his rookie campaign, the near first-half of his first year as a professional has been tiring for the 20-year-old who’s continued to adjust to his new life in Orlando.—
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“Noncommittal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncommittal. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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