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evasive

adjectivegeneral usecommon/i.vɐ.ˈzi.vu/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.”

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