evasive
Example Sentences
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He described him as "distracted, not focussed, guarded, suspicious and evasive".
From BBC • Feb. 5, 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
His reply was evasive to say the least:
From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026
Complicating his situation further is his uncertain relationship with the spy-catcher—or “termite-hunter”—Faith, who is warm and friendly one minute, elusive and evasive the next.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Apparently his evasive driving skills extended to navigating Laleh past potential distractions.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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