sidestepper

/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpər/
noun
  1. A person who avoids dealing with a problem or responsibility.
    • The politician was called a sidestepper for never giving a direct answer.
    • In meetings, he's known as a sidestepper who dodges tough questions.
    • Don't be a sidestepper; just tell me if you made a mistake.
  2. A person who moves quickly to one side to avoid something.
    • As a sidestepper on the soccer field, she easily avoided tackles.
    • The boxer was a skilled sidestepper, dodging every punch.
    • The dancer was a natural sidestepper, gliding out of the way of other performers.
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