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evasive
01
using vague or ambiguous language intentionally to avoid giving a direct or clear answer
02
intended to avoid or escape a threat or danger, particularly when faced with direct confrontation or challenges
Example
during the chase, the fugitive's evasive path through the city kept the pursuers guessing.
He's always evasive and never reveals his true intentions.
Getting a straight answer from the evasive witness during the interrogation was like pulling teeth.
It can be challenging to pin down your teenager when they're being evasive about their plans for the evening.
upon detecting the predator, the gazelle made an evasive turn.