non-committal response

[/nɒn.kəˈmɪt.əl rɪˈspɒns/]

nounpl: non-committal responses

resposta não comprometedora

1. A reply that deliberately avoids making a clear decision, taking a firm stance, or revealing one's true opinion or position

When asked about his political views, he gave a non-committal response that satisfied no one.

Quando perguntado sobre suas opiniões políticas, ele deu uma resposta não comprometedora que não satisfez ninguém.

2. An ambiguous or evasive answer that leaves room for interpretation or future change

Her non-committal response about attending the party left us unsure of her intentions.

Sua resposta não comprometedora sobre participar da festa nos deixou incertos sobre suas intenções.

NYC Slang

wishy-washy answer; giving someone the runaround

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

resposta não comprometedora; resposta vaga

commonly used in business and political contexts

Rio de Janeiro

resposta morna; resposta de corpo mole

colloquial usage emphasizing lack of clear position

São Paulo

resposta não comprometedora; resposta ambígua

formal usage in corporate environments

Portugal

resposta pouco clara; resposta equívoca

formal Portuguese preference for 'equívoca'

sitting on the fence

playing it safe

beating around the bush

giving someone the runaround

hedging one's bets

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