Evasive
[ih-vey-siv] /ɪˈveɪ sɪv/
adjective
1.
tending or seeking to ; characterized by :
an evasive answer.
2.
elusive or evanescent.
/ɪˈveɪsɪv/
adjective
1.
tending or seeking to evade; avoiding the issue; not straightforward
2.
avoiding or seeking to avoid trouble or difficulties: to take evasive action
3.
hard to catch or obtain; elusive
adj.
1725, from French évasif, from Latin evas-, past participle stem of evadere (see evasion). Related: Evasively; evasiveness.
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