nonanswer

/ˈnɑnˌænswer/

Definitions

1. noun

A response that does not answer the question or issue at hand; an evasion or refusal to provide information.

“The politician’s nonanswer to the journalist’s question sparked outrage among the public.”

Synonyms

  • brush-off
  • equivocation
  • evasion

Antonyms

  • acknowledgement
  • answer
  • response