/ɛˈluːsɔri/ iˈluːsɔri

Definitions

1. adjective

evading or difficult to catch or grasp; elusive

“The politician’s elusory statements about the tax reform left many voters confused.”

2. noun

a quality or property that is evasive or elusive

“The elusory nature of the suspect made it difficult for the detectives to track him down.”