mealy-mouthed

Phonetic Respelling: [ mee-lee-moutht, -mouthd ]

Definition:

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

Sentence:

The mealy-mouthed servant was afraid to offend his master by speaking the truth.

More example sentences:

The mealy-mouthed servant was afraid to offend his master by speaking the truth.

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Synonyms:

indirect; hypocritical; not outspoken; hesitant to speak

Antonyms:

direct; straight-forward

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