😶mealy-mouthed (ミーリー マウスド)

adjective
/ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/
うわべだけの (uwabe dake no)

意味

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
意味の翻訳
直接的かつ正直に話すことを避ける、話し方が回りくどいまたは不誠実。
Chokusetsuteki katsu shōjiki ni hanasu koto o sakeru, hanashikata ga mairikudoi mata wa fuseijitsu.

例文

The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.

マネージャーは間違いを認める代わりに、うわべだけの言い訳をしました。
Manējā wa machigai o mitomeru kawari ni, uwabe dake no iiwake o shimashita.

同義語

evasive, insincere, vague, indirect, dishonest

対義語

frank, direct, sincere

コロケーション

mealy-mouthed excuse, mealy-mouthed statement, mealy-mouthed response

関連語彙

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
Relaxed and informal in style, manner, or appearance.
Marked by agreement, peace, or a pleasing arrangement of parts.
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
expressing approval or praise
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

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