What does evasive mean?
Evasive means Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself..
Evasive
/ɪˈveɪsɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself..
Definitions by Sense
- Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
- Directed towards avoidance or escape
Example Sentences
evasive behaviour
evasive response
take evasive action
evasive manoeuvre
Synonyms for evasive
Antonyms for evasive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more evasive
- most evasive
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for evasive?
Common synonyms include elusive, slippery, shifty, cagey.
What is the opposite of evasive?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use evasive in a sentence?
evasive behaviour
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