Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
evasive
adjective
/ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/
Definition
tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
Examples
- His evasive answers made it clear that he was hiding something.
- She took an evasive route to avoid discussing her personal life.
- The detective found the suspect’s evasiveness suspicious.
Meaning
characterized by a tendency to evade or avoid giving direct answers.
Synonyms
- elusive
- indirect
- ambiguous
- avoidant