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ausweichend — meaning in English

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English meaning

cagey adj Careful and guarded about what you say or reveal; reluctant to share information.
dodgy adj Dishonest or unreliable; not to be trusted.
evasive adj Avoiding direct answers or clear commitment.

Senses

ausweichend is used for these senses in English:

dodgy (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Evasive and shifty.
evasive Directed towards avoidance or escape
mealy-mouthed Prone to speaking evasively, indirectly, or duplicitously; not forthright.

dodgy — full definition

adj Dishonest or unreliable; not to be trusted.
adj Risky, uncertain, or in poor condition.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

zurückhaltend schweigsam unzuverlässig unehrlich unehrlich erworbeen risikoreich riskant pervers komisch seltsam ungemütlich unwohl