evasiveness in English

noun

[e'va·sive·ness || -nɪs]

quality of being evasive, tendency to shirk or avoid

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1. Characterized by indirectness, evasiveness, or complexity, as in action or language: a Circuitous method of inquiry; a Circuitous argument

2. Circumlocution (n.) "a roundabout way of speaking, studied indirection or evasiveness in speaking or writing," c

3. Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way [syn: demure , overmodest ] showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions"