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mealy-mouthed

Definitions of mealy-mouthed
  1. adjective
    hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
    synonyms: mealymouthed
    indirect
    extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
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