ungenitive

/ʌnˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

unwilling to give a direct answer or to say no to a question

“She was ungenitive about her plans for the future, choosing to keep them private.”

2. adverb

in a way that avoids giving a direct answer or saying no to a question

“He answered ungenitively to the question about his salary, saying only that he was ‘well taken care of’.”

Synonyms

  • delphic
  • equivocal
  • evasive

Antonyms

  • direct
  • forthright
  • straightforward