Meaning Of The Word Mealy-mouthed

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mealy-mouthed
adjective: If you say that someone is being mealy-mouthed, you are critical of them for being unwilling to speak in a simple or open way because they want to avoid talking directly about something unpleasant.

mealy-mouthed in American English
not outspoken or blunt; not willing to state the facts in simple, direct words; euphemistic and insincere
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-mouthed in British English
adjective: hesitant or afraid to speak plainly; not outspoken

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