evasive

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation; responding indirectly.

Example Sentences

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

The politician gave an evasive answer to the reporter's question.

Synonyms

elusive, deceptive, indirect, shifty, slippery, vague, ambiguous

Entry 1

elusive, deceptive, indirect, shifty, slippery, vague

Entry 2

elusive, vague, indirect, ambiguous

Antonyms

direct, honest, straightforward, frank, candid, open

Entry 1

direct, honest, straightforward, frank, candid, open

Entry 2

direct, honest, straightforward

Collocations

evasive answer, evasive tactics, evasive strategy, evasive reply