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nonanswer Synonyms
Another word for nonanswer
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• noun (Context 1)
A reply to a question that fails to provide the requested information, especially one that is intentionally vague, evasive, or uninformative.
Usage Example
"The spokesperson offered a polite evasion when journalists pressed for details about the upcoming merger."
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evasion
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equivocation
prevarication
dodge
deflection
sidestep
Opposites of nonanswer
The opposite of nonanswer shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
answer
solution
explanation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nonanswer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nonanswer