Sidestepped: meaning, definitions and examples

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sidestepped

 

[ หˆsaษชdหŒstษ›pt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

avoiding an issue

Sidestepping refers to the act of avoiding or eluding something, particularly in a way that can seem evasive. This could pertain to a discussion, a question, or an obligation. It often implies a deliberate action taken to prevent facing a specific situation directly. Sidestepping can suggest a lack of commitment or a desire to evade confrontation. In many contexts, it carries a subtle connotation of cleverness or tact in maneuvering around someone or something.

Synonyms

avoid, dodge, elude, evade, shirk.

Examples of usage

  • She sidestepped the question during the interview.
  • He always finds a way to sidestep his responsibilities.
  • The politician sidestepped the issue of healthcare reform.
  • They managed to sidestep the controversy with careful planning.

Translations

Translations of the word "sidestepped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น evitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเคพเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgeweicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghindari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั–ะนัˆะพะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ominฤ…ล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž้ฟใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉvitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ evitado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaรงtฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhnul se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhol sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ž้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izognil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐะดะฐะฝ ำฉั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒชแƒ•แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑraฤŸa รงษ™kdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ evitado

Etymology

The term 'sidestep' originates from the early 19th century, combining 'side' and 'step.' The word 'side' refers to a lateral position or direction, while 'step' denotes a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position. Over time, idiomatic usage emerged, with 'sidestep' taking on a figurative meaning that encapsulates the idea of evasion or avoidance. Initially used in literal physical contexts, such as stepping to the side to avoid an obstacle, the language evolved to include broader applications in social and political discourse. Today, it is commonly used in scenarios where someone circumvents a direct engagement with a challenging or controversial issue, highlighting the cultural nuances surrounding communication strategies.