evasive

adj.

1. Inclined or intended to evade: took evasive action.
2. Intentionally vague or ambiguous; equivocal: an evasive statement.

evasively e·va'sive·ly adv.
evasiveness e·va'sive·ness n.

adjective

1. Characterized by or exhibiting evasion: elusive, slippery. See seek/avoid.
2. Deliberately ambiguous or vague: equivocal. See clear/unclear.

adj

Definition: deceitful, tricky
Antonyms: direct, forthright, honest, ready, straight, straightforward

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IN BRIEF: Trying to avoid. Also: not direct or straightforward.

You don't tell deliberate lies, but sometimes you have to be evasive. — Margaret Thatcher.

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The adjective has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: deliberately vague or ambiguous

Meaning #2: avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire

Meaning #3: skillful at eluding capture
  Synonym: elusive

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