evasive
/ɪˈveɪsɪv/adjective
Avoiding direct answers or unwilling to reveal information about oneself.
Example sentences
- “The politician gave an evasive answer when asked about the scandal.”
- “When I asked where he had been all night, he became evasive.”
'Evasive answer' and 'evasive action' are the fixed pairs; the second, borrowed from combat flying, is often used playfully.