Definition of "noncommittal" in English

adjective

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

   • The Major's face was noncommittal.
   • The noncommittal Indians would give no counsel as to fording.

noun

1. Failure to commit to a decision or course of action.

2. A voter etc. who has not yet committed to a decision.