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Evasiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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evasiveness

 

[ ɪˈveɪsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in communication

The quality of being evasive; avoiding giving a direct answer or clear explanation.

Synonyms

ambiguity, equivocation, evasion

Examples of usage

  • She was frustrated by his constant evasiveness during the interview.
  • His evasiveness only raised more suspicions about his involvement in the scandal.
Context #2 | Noun

personality trait

Tendency to avoid commitment or confrontation, often leading to misunderstandings or lack of trust.

Synonyms

dodging, elusiveness, shiftiness

Examples of usage

  • Her evasiveness in relationships made it hard for others to truly know her.
  • His evasiveness in decision-making caused delays in the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "evasiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 evasão

🇮🇳 चालाकी

🇩🇪 Ausweichmanöver

🇮🇩 penghindaran

🇺🇦 ухильність

🇵🇱 wykrętność

🇯🇵 回避

🇫🇷 esquive

🇪🇸 evasión

🇹🇷 kaçamaklık

🇰🇷 회피

🇸🇦 مراوغة

🇨🇿 vyhýbavost

🇸🇰 vyhýbavosť

🇨🇳 回避

🇸🇮 izmikanje

🇮🇸 undank

🇰🇿 қашқақтық

🇬🇪 თავის არიდება

🇦🇿 yayındırma

🇲🇽 evasión

Etymology

The word 'evasiveness' derives from the verb 'evasive', which has been in use since the 18th century. The suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun 'evasiveness', indicating the quality or state of being evasive. The concept of evasiveness has long been recognized in communication and psychology, highlighting the importance of clarity and directness in interactions.

See also: evading, evasion, evasive.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,838, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.