Evasiveness
Pronunciation: /ˈiveɪzɪvˈnɛs/
Evasiveness (noun)
- The habit of not giving clear answers, often by changing the subject or speaking in a vague way.
- Behaviour that avoids direct information, making it hard to understand what someone really means or intends.
Examples
- Her evasiveness made the question harder to understand.
- The manager noticed his evasiveness during the interview.