The Open Dictionary

evasive

adjective

UK/ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/
US/ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/

Definitions of evasive adjective

  1. tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by not giving a direct answer to a question.

    • The politician responded with an evasive answer, sidestepping the direct question from the journalist.

    • The suspect was evasive during the interrogation, refusing to provide any substantial information.

    • He was as evasive as ever, avoiding any clear answer to the question.

  2. designed or intended to avoid something undesirable.

    • The pilot had to make an evasive maneuver to avoid being detected by radar.

    • The driver took evasive action to avoid a collision with the other car.

    • The company employed evasive tactics to evade legal liability.