1. A response that deliberately avoids giving a direct or truthful answer; an answer that is unclear, ambiguous, or intentionally misleading
When asked about the budget, the manager gave an evasive reply that left everyone confused.
Quando perguntado sobre o orçamento, o gerente deu uma resposta evasiva que deixou todos confusos.
2. An answer that skillfully sidesteps or dodges the main question
The politician's evasive reply frustrated the journalist during the interview.
A resposta evasiva do político frustrou o jornalista durante a entrevista.