Noncommittal
(adjective)
- Not committing or expressing a definite opinion or decision.
- Not making a commitment to a particular course of action.
Origin:
The word "noncommittal" comes from the combination of "non" meaning "not" and "committal" meaning "bound to do something or to make a commitment" . it was first used in english in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- The politician was noncommittal when asked about her stance on the controversial issue.
- He was noncommittal about the job offer, saying he needed more time to think about it.
- The company was noncommittal about the rumors of a merger.
- She was noncommittal about her feelings, refusing to give a straight answer.
- He was asked if he would vote for the bill and he gave a noncommittal answer.