😶mealy-mouthed

adjective
/ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

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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