What is another word for evasive answer?
Pronunciation: [ɪvˈe͡ɪsɪv ˈansə] (IPA) 
An evasive answer is a response that dodges a question, usually with the intention of avoiding something or someone. Synonyms for evasive answers include ambiguous, non-committal, vague, equivocal, indirect, elusive, or hesitant. An ambiguous response is unclear and open to interpretation while a non-committal answer is deliberately vague and uncommitted. Vague responses lack detail or precision, while equivocal responses can be interpreted in multiple ways, often with the intention of misleading the questioner. An indirect answer is one that doesn't directly address the question, while an elusive answer is one that is difficult to pin down. A hesitant answer is one that is given with uncertainty or reluctance.
