noncommittal

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Olmert was noncommittal, arguing that the Israeli public couldn't psychologically fathom the release of so many Palestinian prisoners in such a short duration, especially in the absence of concessions from the Palestinian side.

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  1. adjective Refusing commitment to a particular opinion or course of action; not revealing what one feels or thinks: "His face was the color of a freshly baked pork pie and as noncommittal” (Thomas Pynchon).

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  • She is demure now, noncommittal, as he attempts to interest her in seeing him again. —  Audrey Hepburn
  • “If you would grant me the favor of a few minutes in private, my dear, I would be grateful.” He still held her fingers; keeping her expression noncommittal, she eased her hand free and used it to gesture to Adriana. —  A Gentleman's Honor
  • Tess tried to think of a noncommittal, noninflammatory reply. —  Lippman, Laura - [Tess Monaghan 03] - Butchers Hill
  • Kedrigern looked up at him, his expression noncommittal. —  FSF,July2005
  • But in last week's meeting he was noncommittal, assuring the delegation from his future boss's home state that he understood the importance of clean-coal research. —  Energy Tribune
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