evasive

• Склонный избегать обязательств или самораскрытия, особенно отвечая лишь косвенно или расплывчато.

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly or with vague answers.

1. Avoiding direct answersB2formal

   Tending to avoid giving clear or direct answers, often to hide the truth.

   Уклончивый

   • The politician gave evasive answers during the interview.
   • She was evasive when asked about her plans for the weekend.
   • His evasive response made everyone suspicious.

   Synonymscageydodgingelusiveguardednoncommittalshiftyslipperyvague

   Antonymscandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopenstraightforward

2. Hard to catch or captureB2formal

   Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

   Уклончивый

   • The fugitive remained evasive despite the police search.
   • The rare bird is known for being evasive and shy.
   • Success in this field can be evasive for many beginners.

   Synonymselusiveslippery