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

James Blair, the former White House political director who left his government job to coordinate the president’s midterm efforts, was evasive in an interview with Sean Spicer, a former Republican spokesman who hosts a podcast. — Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026

Fast, generalized defenses reduce exposure early, while slower, specialized mechanisms deliver precision when the threat is novel, persistent or evasive. — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Delta pilots performed an evasive go-around maneuver before the Airbus A319 landed safely and passengers deplaned normally, a Delta spokesperson said in a statement. — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 20 June 2026

According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the e-bike rider tried to take evasive action but ended up underneath the truck and was run over. — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 19 June 2026