MEALY-MOUTHED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy

Example:

a mealymouthed politician

Synonyms:

mealy-mouthed; mealymouthed

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

indirect (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action)

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