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evasive

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Avoiding a direct answer, clear commitment, or straightforward course of action.

Her evasive reply left the committee unsure whether she had accepted the assignment.
Dictionary practice example.
The staff member's evasive response to a parent's question discussed the store's friendly atmosphere without answering why other families had been excluded.
From Reasons Behind a Decision.
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