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noncommittally

non·com·mit·tal
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [non-kuh-mit-l]
    • /ˌnɒn kəˈmɪt l/
    • /ˈnɒnkəˈmɪtli /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [non-kuh-mit-l]
    • /ˌnɒn kəˈmɪt l/

Definitions of noncommittally word

  • adjective noncommittally not committing oneself, or not involving committal, to a particular view, course, or the like: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer. 1
  • noun noncommittally In a noncommittal manner. 1
  • adverb noncommittally in a noncommital manner 0

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Origin of noncommittally

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1820-30; non- + committal

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Parts of speech for Noncommittally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

noncommittally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for noncommittally

adverb noncommittally

  • discreetly — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
  • evasively — In an evasive manner.
  • vaguely — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
  • warily — in a wary manner.
  • tactfully — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.

Antonyms for noncommittally

adverb noncommittally

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