Synonyms of evasive

evasive

adjective

i-ˈvā-siv 

as in elusive

hard to find, capture, or isolate

believers in Bigfoot have never quite explained how such a large creature can be so evasive

Synonyms & Similar Words

• elusive
• slippery
• transient
• temporary
• fugitive
• passing
• fleeting
• ephemeral
• inaccessible
• evanescent
• transitory
• cagey
• shifty
• momentary
• unavailable
• inconvenient
• unobtainable
• unapproachable
• unattainable
• unreachable
• short-lived
• impermanent
• untouchable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convenient
• available
• accessible
• obtainable
• attainable
• approachable
• reachable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evasive

Yale sees things differently, and its filings portray Rignol as stalling and evasive. — Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Two Delta Air Lines planes carrying hundreds of passengers between them had a close call at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this week and had to perform evasive maneuvers. — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 29 July 2026

The image of Collins is in focus, and her delicate features seem lined with suspicion, whereas Glenn’s form is out of focus, giving him an evasive aura. — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

UUVs run quieter, operate at varied depths, and can be programmed for evasive behavior. — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026