A timid, evasive attitude; being ready to run away or reluctant to face something.
彼は問題を指摘されるとすぐに逃げ腰になった。
He immediately became evasive when the problem was pointed out.
試合の終盤でチームが逃げ腰になると相手に付け入る隙を与える。
If a team becomes timid near the end of a match, it gives the opponent an opening.
上司に頼まれても、逃げ腰では信頼を失うよ。
Even if your boss asks you to do something, being evasive will make you lose trust.