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mealymouthed

/ˈmiːliːmaʊθt/ adjective · British & US
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What does mealymouthed mean?

adjective

Given to speaking or writing in a way that is evasive or ambiguous, often in order to avoid offending someone or to conceal one's true intentions.

Example

"He was accused of being mealy-mouthed in his response to the criticism."

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