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mealy-mouthed
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mealy-mouthed
adjective
/ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/
Meal
mealymouthed
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example Sentences
The manager gave a
mealy-mouthed
excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
Synonyms
evasive, insincere, vague, indirect, dishonest
Antonyms
frank, direct, sincere
Collocations
mealy-mouthed excuse, mealy-mouthed statement, mealy-mouthed response
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