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Mealymouthed

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Adjective

1. mealy-mouthed, mealymouthed

hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy

Example Sentences:
'a mealymouthed politician'

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Mealymouthed

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adjective
hesitant or afraid to speak plainly; not outspoken

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Mealymouthed

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adjective
not outspoken or blunt; not willing to state the facts in simple, direct words; euphemistic and insincere

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