evasiveness (Meaning)

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evasiveness (n)

intentionally vague or ambiguous

The candidate's evasiveness during the interview left the recruiters with more questions than answers.
The politician's evasiveness on the issue of campaign finance reform drew criticism from both sides of the aisle.
The witness's evasiveness on the stand made it difficult for the jury to determine the truth.
The salesperson's evasiveness about the product's features left the customer feeling suspicious.
The teacher's evasiveness when asked about the student's progress raised concerns among the parents.
The company's evasiveness in responding to customer complaints damaged its reputation.
The evasiveness of the government's response to the crisis fueled public distrust.
The athlete's evasiveness about their use of performance-enhancing drugs led to a suspension from competition.
The doctor's evasiveness when discussing the patient's prognosis left the family feeling anxious and uncertain.
The organization's evasiveness in providing financial information made it difficult for stakeholders to assess its financial health.

intentionally vague or ambiguous

indirection,secretiveness,dissembling, circuitousness, shyness, inhibition, dissimulation, reticence, reserve, restraint

plainness, openness, directness, frankness, forthrightness, straightforwardness, honesty, outspokenness, candor, candidness

The candidate's evasiveness during the interview left the recruiters with more questions than answers.

The politician's evasiveness on the issue of campaign finance reform drew criticism from both sides of the aisle.

The witness's evasiveness on the stand made it difficult for the jury to determine the truth.

The salesperson's evasiveness about the product's features left the customer feeling suspicious.