Synonyms of evasive
14 similar words
Another word for evasive is cagey. Other synonyms of evasive are noncommittal.
Synonyms and similar words for evasive
adjectiveMore synonyms
- elusive
- slipperyEvasive; difficult to pin down.
- shifty
- cageyUncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.
- elusoryThat tends to elude.
- sly
- noncommittalTending to avoid commitment; lacking certainty or decisiveness; reluctant to give out information or show one's...
- unclear
- vague
- equivocal
- ambiguous
- tricky
- deceitful
- devious
Meaning of evasive
- adjective Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
- adjective Directed towards avoidance or escape.
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Questions about synonyms of evasive
- What is another word for evasive?
- Evasive has 14 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cagey and noncommittal.
- What does evasive mean?
- Evasive means tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.
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