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Definition of «evasive»

Evasive means tending to avoid or escape from something, typically by using cleverness or deceit. It can refer to someone who is elusive and difficult to catch or pin down, or it can describe language that is vague or unclear in order to avoid answering a question directly.

Usage examples

  1. The witness became increasingly evasive under cross-examination, avoiding direct answers to important questions.
  2. The politician's evasive response to the reporter's question raised suspicions about his true intentions.
  3. The suspect gave evasive answers during the police interrogation, making it difficult to determine their involvement in the crime.
  4. The student used evasive tactics to avoid answering the teacher's difficult question about the assigned reading.
  5. Despite persistent questioning, the CEO remained evasive about the company's financial situation, causing concern among investors.

Phrases with «evasive»

Sentences with «evasive»

  • There was controversy in the second half when a Totti freekick stuck Shevchenko's elbow while he was taking evasive action in the wall. (thehardtackle.com)
  • The NHTSA's Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 126 requires all new passenger vehicles to include Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems that meet certain standards that can be tested through a comprehensive series of evasive maneuvers. (bds-suspension.com)
  • A marshal had to take evasive action when Matheus Leist suddenly decided to turn around in the pits (wtf1.com)
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