Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonanswer
noun
/nɒnˈæn.sər/
Definition
A response that does not answer the question or address the topic posed.
Examples
- When asked about the project, his response was a complete nonanswer.
- The politician’s speech included many nonanswers to the reporters’ questions.
Meaning
The term refers to an utterance or reply that avoids providing information or fails to meet the expectation of answering a query directly.
Synonyms
- evasion
- non-response
- distraction
- avoidance
