1. An answer that avoids directly addressing a question or topic; a response that is vague, ambiguous, or deliberately unclear
The politician gave an evasive answer when asked about the scandal.
O político deu uma resposta evasora quando perguntado sobre o escândalo.
2. A reply that sidesteps the core issue or evades responsibility
Her evasive answer made it clear she was hiding something.
Sua resposta evasora deixou claro que ela estava escondendo algo.