Evasiveness

Pronunciation: /ˈiveɪzɪvˈnɛs/

Evasiveness (noun)

  1. The habit of not giving clear answers, often by changing the subject or speaking in a vague way.
  2. 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.