A nonanswer is a response that does not give a clear or direct answer to a question.
A nonanswer can make people feel frustrated or like the person is avoiding the question.
Examples:
When I asked him where he was, he gave me a nonanswer.
She always gives nonanswers when I ask her about her plans.
The politician's response was a nonanswer to the important question.
I asked my little brother what he did at school, and he gave me a nonanswer like always.
The teacher's explanation was a nonanswer because it didn't really answer my question.
When I asked for the time, he gave me a nonanswer and just shrugged.