1. A way of behaving or responding that deliberately avoids giving direct answers or committing to a clear position
He answered the question in an evasive manner, never quite addressing the core issue.
Ele respondeu à pergunta de forma evasiva, nunca abordando realmente a questão central.
2. A style of interaction characterized by dodging, circumventing, or being vague to escape accountability or difficult situations
The witness testified in an evasive manner, causing the judge to question her credibility.
A testemunha testemunhou de forma evasiva, causando ao juiz questionar sua credibilidade.