non-answer
nounUK /nɒnˈɑːnsə/
US /nɑːnˈænsər/
A reply that does not really answer the question.
When I asked where my shoes were, I got a non-answer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A response that avoids the main point on purpose.
The politician gave a non-answer about the new rules.
3. A blank or missing answer on a test or form.
He left a non-answer for the last question.
4. A reply that is unclear or says nothing useful.
Her non-answer made everyone more confused.