mealy-mouthed
(meal-y-mouthed)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly; as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
Example Sentence
The mealy-mouthed servant was afraid to offend his master by speaking the truth.
Synonyms
indirect; hypocritical; not outspoken; hesitant to speak
Antonyms
direct; straight-forward
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