Meaning & use
elusive
Difficult to find, catch, achieve, or fully understand, despite repeated attempts.
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Lasting peace between the two nations remained elusive despite years of negotiation.
The elusive snow leopard is rarely photographed in the wild.
A note on using this word
Elusive often pairs with abstract nouns like 'peace,' 'success,' or 'answer,' not just physical things that are hard to catch.
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