How to Use noncommittal in a Sentence

noncommittal

adjective
  • She would only give noncommittal answers about her plans.
  • The president remained noncommittal, saying only that all options would be considered.
  • Of those, 15 opposed the idea of a trail, nine were in favor and one was noncommittal.
    cleveland, 14 Dec. 2021
  • As far as when that could happen, the city is noncommittal.
    John Benson, cleveland, 18 Apr. 2022
  • On the question of God and an afterlife, John has remained noncommittal in the past.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 May 2023
  • Kingsbury was just as noncommittal when asked who will start in place of Hernandez against the Rams.
    Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 8 Nov. 2022
  • But the best nail wraps and stickers are one of the easiest and most noncommittal ways to stay ahead of the ever-changing mani movement.
    Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The two are noncommittal about how many songs from that project made their way onto either version of Voir Dire.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2023
  • McCarthy was noncommittal on what Prescott would do in practice in the coming days.
    David Moore, Dallas News, 7 Aug. 2021
  • In 2024, the soft, blended shade is the perfect choice for those who are noncommittal about drastic hair choices.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Rodgers had a down year playing through a thumb injury and was noncommittal about his future after the game.
    Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Bouchard was noncommittal on this aspect of the hiring.
    Kevin Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2021
  • When asked about the status of his players, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was noncommittal.
    Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
  • In the final scenes of the play, Tony and Aoife have passed away and Rosemary struggles to build a bridge between herself and the flighty, noncommittal Anthony.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2024
  • As for when the park may see its next record-breaking roller coaster, both McClure and Boldman were noncommittal.
    Susan Glaser, cleveland, 24 Apr. 2021
  • Kate Smart, a spokeswoman for Mr. Adams was noncommittal.
    New York Times, 12 Feb. 2022
  • End things with this noncommittal man and turn your focus inward.
    Annie Lane, oregonlive, 29 July 2021
  • Hoyer has been noncommittal in interviews but at 43-49 his team is eight games out in both the National League Central and the wild card race.
    Phil Rogers, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Colts coach Frank Reich was noncommittal about Ehlinger when asked about his chances of playing Friday.
    Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2022
  • Pence had been noncommittal when asked Thursday if Trump should drop out if he is indicted.
    BostonGlobe.com, 18 Mar. 2023
  • With no answers, The Line ends on a deflating, and strangely noncommittal note.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 June 2023
  • At the season’s start, Rodgers seemed noncommittal to finishing his career in Green Bay.
    Jason Gay, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2022
  • However, Powell was noncommittal as to whether the rate shock would push home prices lower.
    Lance Lambert, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2022
  • Disney can buy Comcast’s stake in early 2024, but Iger has been noncommittal over its plans .
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2023
  • The candidates were mostly noncommittal on closing Burke in lieu of some kind of development, though some were open to the idea.
    cleveland, 16 July 2021
  • Oregon coach Dan Lanning was noncommittal as to Jones’ status for this week.
    James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 14 Sep. 2022
  • Some other wealthy places like the United Kingdom and the European Union remain noncommittal or opposed to the idea.
    Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 May 2021
  • The Hurricanes will play a bowl game after the Duke matchup, but Johnson was noncommittal for postseason play.
    Khobi Price, sun-sentinel.com, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Kane practiced with the team at the morning skate, but coach Jeremy Colliton was noncommittal when asked if the forward would play against the Senators.
    BostonGlobe.com, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Jones, who wore a brace on his left knee as a protective measure for his lead leg and not because of any injury, was noncommittal when asked if starting Week 1 was a goal of his.
    BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2021

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