CEFR B1

evasive

adjective

Meaning

Tending to avoid or escape, especially by cleverness or trickery; not direct or straightforward.

Examples

His evasive answers made it clear he was hiding something.
The politician's evasive response to the question angered the reporters.

Synonyms: indirect, elusive, prevaricating, shifty

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evasive (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ɪˈveɪsɪv/

Definition

Tending to avoid or escape, especially by cleverness or trickery; not direct or straightforward.

Examples

His evasive answers made it clear he was hiding something.
The politician's evasive response to the question angered the reporters.
She gave an evasive nod, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

How to Use evasive

evasive about (prepositional phrase): Avoiding direct discussion or commitment regarding a particular subject. — "He was evasive about his plans for the weekend."
evasive of (prepositional phrase): Avoiding or escaping from something, especially a duty or responsibility. — "The company was accused of being evasive of its tax obligations."

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