Definitions

evasive

[ih-vey-siv] / ɪˈveɪ sɪv /

ADJECTIVE

deceitful, tricky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous cagey deceptive false misleading unclear vague

WEAK

casuistic casuistical cunning devious dissembling elusive elusory equivocating fugitive greasy indirect intangible lying oblique prevaricating shifty shuffling slippery sly sophistical stonewalling

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clear definite honest truthful

WEAK

direct forthright ready straight straightforward

Example Sentences

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When the Kaplans tried to contact the new property management company, Jeremy said, Systems Real Estate was evasive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He described him as "distracted, not focussed, guarded, suspicious and evasive".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The answer is evasive but also magnanimous, as befits Mr. Youngkin’s personality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Speaking on the eve of his side's home game against high-flying Aston Villa, he was evasive when asked about the United job.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

There was no established procedure for evasive action.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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