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resposta evasiva

[ʁes'pos.tɐ e.vɐ'zi.vɐ]
nounfemininepl: respostas evasivas
evasive answer
1. An indirect or ambiguous reply that avoids giving a clear or direct answer to a question
When asked about his plans, he gave an evasive answer.
Quando perguntado sobre seus planos, ele deu uma resposta evasiva.
2. A response designed to dodge, evade, or sidestep the main issue or topic
The politician's evasive answer frustrated the journalists.
A resposta evasiva do político frustrou os jornalistas.
NYC Slang
dodgy answer
Synonyms
resposta vagaresposta ambíguaresposta evasoraresposta esquivaresposta indirecta
Antonyms
resposta directaresposta clararesposta sinceraresposta honestaresposta precisa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
resposta evasiva
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
resposta evasiva
Standard usage in Portugal, may also use 'resposta esquiva'
São Paulo
resposta de lado
Colloquial alternative meaning an indirect answer
Rio de Janeiro
resposta evasiva
Standard usage with informal variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

dar a volta à pergunta
não responder à pergunta
sair pela tangente
andar à volta do assunto
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