mealymouthed

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Adjective mealymouthed has 1 sense

mealymouthed, mealy-mouthed - hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy; "a mealymouthed politician"
Antonym: direct (indirect, via indirect)

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Mealymouthed

Definition:

(adj.) Speaking in a hypocritical or insincere manner; using evasive or vague language; lacking straightforwardness or candor.

Examples:

Adjective:

- She always gave mealymouthed answers whenever asked about her involvement in the project.
- The politician's mealymouthed speech failed to address the concerns of the public.

Verb:

- He tried to mealymouth his way out of taking responsibility for the mistake.
- The speaker mealymouthed his intentions, leaving the audience confused.

Noun:

- Her interactions were filled with mealymouth, making it difficult to trust her.
- The writer's mealymouth left readers uncertain of the true meaning.

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