evasive
adjectiveAvoiding a direct answer, clear commitment, or straightforward course of action.
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elusive
adjectiveDifficult to find, catch, achieve, or define.
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verbTo use ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear commitment.
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nounThe use of ambiguous or evasive language to avoid a clear statement.
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verbTo avoid being fully truthful by using evasive statements.
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