Definitions and Examples of evasive, ambiguous, insincere
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Tending to avoid giving direct answers or clear statements.
Example
The politician was evasive when asked about his stance on the controversial issue.
Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; unclear or vague.
Example
The instructions were so ambiguous that I had to ask for clarification.
Not expressing genuine feelings or intentions; pretending to be something one is not.
Example
I could tell from his tone that he was being insincere in his apology.
Key Differences: evasive vs ambiguous vs insincere
- 1Evasive implies a deliberate attempt to avoid giving direct answers or clear statements.
- 2Ambiguous refers to a lack of clarity or vagueness in meaning.
- 3Insincere suggests a lack of genuineness or authenticity in expressing feelings or intentions.
Effective Usage of evasive, ambiguous, insincere
- 1Job Interviews: Use candid to describe your honest and open communication style.
- 2Negotiations: Use evasive to describe someone who is not being straightforward or honest.
- 3Writing: Use ambiguous to create suspense or uncertainty in a story or poem.
- 4Relationships: Use insincere to describe someone who is not being genuine or honest in their feelings or intentions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of candid are evasive, ambiguous, and insincere. Use candid to describe your honest and open communication style. Use evasive to describe someone who is not being straightforward or honest. Use ambiguous to create suspense or uncertainty in writing. Use insincere to describe someone who is not being genuine or honest in relationships.
