😶mealymouthed

adjective
/ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example Sentences

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

Synonyms

evasive, indirect, vague, insincere, dishonest

Antonyms

direct, honest, straightforward

Collocations

mealymouthed politician, mealymouthed excuse, mealymouthed reply

Related Vocabularies

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Impossible to destroy or break.
Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one; unmindful.
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

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