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evasive

/ɪˈvæsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does evasive mean?

adjective

Tending to avoid direct or straightforward answers or actions; evading the truth or a question.

Example

"The politician's evasive response to the scandal only fueled public suspicion."

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