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Meaning of noncommittalness
The state of not taking a position or making a commitment on a particular issue.
Etymology of noncommittalness
The word "noncommittalness" originates from the prefix "non-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", and the word "committal" which is derived from the verb "commit" meaning "to pledge or bind oneself to a particular course of action"
The term has been in use since the mid-19th century to describe a state of neutrality or avoidance of commitment
Synonyms
ambiguity
evasiveness
neutrality
detachment
aloofness
impartiality
indifference
reserve
reticence
caution
carefulness
guardedness
wariness
hesitance
tentativeness
indecisiveness
equivocation
ambiguity
vagueness
obscurity
murkiness
unclearness
ambiguity
indistinctness
faintness
ambiguity
abstruseness
reconditeness
mysteriousness
secrecy
secretiveness
mysteriousness
enigmaticness
inscrutability
Definitions
- The quality of not being committed to a particular point of view or course of action
- * A state of being neutral or impartial, avoiding taking a position or making a decision
- * The avoidance of making a firm decision or taking a clear stance on an issue
Usage Examples
- The company's noncommittalness on the issue of environmental sustainability has raised concerns among investors
- * The politician's noncommittalness during the debate was seen as a strategic move to avoid alienating potential voters
- * The noncommittalness of the jury members made it difficult to predict the outcome of the trial
Antonyms
decisiveness
commitment
dedication
enthusiasm
fervor
zeal
passion
conviction
certainty
confidence
assertiveness
boldness
forthrightness
directness
frankness
openness
transparency
clarity
explicitness
unequivocality