NONCOMMITTAL

noncommittal

(adjective) refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like; “her boyfriend was noncommittal about their future together”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

noncommittal (comparative more noncommittal, superlative most noncommittal)

Tending to avoid commitment; lacking certainty or decisiveness; reluctant to give out information or show one's feelings or opinion.

Source: Wiktionary


Non`com*mit"tal, n.

Definition: A state of not being committed or pledged; forbearance or refusal to commit one's self. Also used adjectively.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SQUARE

(adjective) having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle; “a square peg in a round hole”; “a square corner”


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