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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