evasive
adjectiveUK /ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/
US /ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/
Not giving a straight answer or trying to avoid something.
When his mom asked where the cookie went, he gave an evasive answer and changed the subject.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Trying to escape or get away from someone or something.
The rabbit made evasive moves to escape the fox.
3. Not clear or direct, so it is hard to understand or pin down.
Her evasive directions made us even more lost.
4. Done to avoid talking about something uncomfortable.
He was evasive about why he was late.