Usually means: Imprecise language to mislead intentionally.
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▸ adjective:  evasively worded in order to avoid an unqualified statement


Opposite:
straightforward, direct, clear, unambiguous, unequivocal

Types:
equivocating, ambiguous, vague, confusing, nebulous, obscure, more...

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Opposite:
straightforward, direct, clear, unambiguous, unequivocal

Types:
equivocating, ambiguous, vague, confusing, nebulous, obscure, more...




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