Elusiveness

Pronunciation: /ɪˈluːsɪvnəs/

Elusiveness (noun)

  1. The quality of being difficult to find, notice, or understand because it changes or stays out of reach.
  2. The quality of not being clear or exact, so it is hard to explain or pin down what something really means.
  3. The quality of avoiding direct answers or clear actions, often making others feel uncertain or unable to predict.

Examples

  • The elusiveness of the answer frustrates everyone.
  • Her elusiveness makes it hard to meet her.