elusive
//ɪˈluːsɪv//
Adjective
elusiveCanonical form
more elusiveComparative
most elusiveSuperlative
1
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
The elusive butterfly escaped every time we tried to catch it.
2
Difficult to remember or recall.
The answer was elusive, hovering just at the edge of my memory.
3
Difficult to define, describe, or understand clearly.
The concept of happiness remains elusive and hard to define.