noncommittal
adjectiveAvoiding a definite position, opinion, or promise.
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Clear all filtersAvoiding a definite position, opinion, or promise.
The act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.
A statement or promise intended to establish confidence or remove doubt.
To assign or hand something over to a particular place, person, or fate.
Deeply committed to religious belief or practice.
Showing sincere, serious, and determined purpose.
Sincerely serious
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To use ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear commitment.
Avoiding a direct answer, clear commitment, or straightforward course of action.
Failure to remain loyal, trustworthy, or true to a commitment.
A person who has committed a felony, a category of serious crime.
Unfaithfulness to a partner, commitment, or trust.
A policy favoring avoidance of international alliances, obligations, or intervention.
Avoidance of foreign commitments
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A duty or commitment that a person is expected or bound to fulfill.
Duty or binding commitment
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Strongly favoring a particular side, group, or cause.
Firm and determined in purpose.
Firm determination to carry out a purpose.
Firm and dependable in support or loyalty.
Strongly committed to preserving established practices or resisting change.
Strongly resistant to change
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To hesitate between choices or lose steadiness in a position or commitment.
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