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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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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

His reply was evasive to say the least:

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

But this evasive action was in sharp contrast to the driver who'd been on the incorrect side of the road.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

I’m a political journalist and normally dislike evasive answers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

My evasive action consists of smiling like an idiot, hiding my face in my own shoulder as though I’m too shy to deserve to live, giggling a bit and mumbling.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.