elusive
adjective
eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define.
elusiveness
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a word derived from
elusive.
Example Sentences
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The combination of her elusiveness and philanthropic largess makes “Last Days in Two Nations” a fascinating project to unpack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Page, nicknamed MVP, outpointed Cannonier in trademark fashion with the American unable to deal with his speed and elusiveness.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2025
His elusiveness even sparked theories about whether he existed.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2025
Harbaugh singled him out after the game, noting that Vidal’s vision and elusiveness stood out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2024
It was difficult to be specific when the core of a man’s character was elusiveness.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
