Meaning of the word evasive in English

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evasive

US /ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/
UK /ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/

Adjective

1.

answering questions in a way that is not direct or clear, especially because you do not want to give an honest answer:

Example:
The Senator was her usual evasive self, skillfully dodging reporters' questions about her possible resignation.
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