evasive
adjective/i.vɐ.ˈzi.vu/medium
e·va·si·vo
Definition
Tending to avoid giving clear answers or commitments; not direct or straightforward.
The witness was evasive during the cross-examination.
He gave an evasive answer to avoid the real issue.
Common collocations
evasive answerevasive behaviorevasive action
Etymology
Do latim 'evasivus' (que escapa).