mealy-mouthed
adjective
avoiding the use of direct and plain language, as from timidity, excessive delicacy, or hypocrisy; inclined to mince words; insincere, devious, or compromising.
mealy-mouthedness
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a word derived from
mealy-mouthed.
Example Sentences
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I tip my cap to her justification—“If you truly love someone, you want the best for them, even if it’s not with you”—for its remarkable mealy-mouthedness.
From Slate ● May 24, 2021
