Meaning & use
Nonanswer
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A reply that evades or fails to address the question actually asked.
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The senator's nonanswer left reporters no closer to understanding her position.
When pressed for a date, the contractor gave nothing but a string of nonanswers.
A note on using this word
Frequently used in political and journalistic contexts to criticize deliberately vague or deflective responses.
Words with a similar meaning
evasionnon-response
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