mealy-mouthed Synonyms
Strongest:
- strained
- unctuous
- phony
- phoney
- insincere
- backhanded
- meaningless
- double
- superficial
- hypocritical
- pretended
- feigned
- fake
- lip
- hollow
- mealy
Strong:
- forced
- double-faced
- phoney-baloney
- mechanical
- phony-baloney
- assumed
- contrived
- facile
- double-dealing
- janus-faced
- empty
- glib
- affected
- simulated
- unnatural
- jive
- pious
- false
- two-faced
- left-handed
- pecksniffian
- dishonest
- artificial
- counterfeit
Weak:
mealy-mouthed Meaning
mealy-mouthed (s)
hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy
mealy-mouthed (a.)
Using soft words; plausible; affectedly or timidly delicate of speech; unwilling to tell the truth in plain language.
mealy-mouthed Sentence Examples
- His mealy-mouthed apology failed to appease the angry villagers.
- The politician's mealy-mouthed statements avoided taking a clear stance.
- Her mealy-mouthed response was a weak attempt to deflect blame.
- The board's mealy-mouthed resolution left employees feeling uncertain and confused.
- The company's mealy-mouthed apology for the data breach was met with widespread criticism.
- His mealy-mouthed explanations for his absence raised suspicions among his colleagues.
- The witness's mealy-mouthed testimony provided little assistance in determining the truth.
- The union's mealy-mouthed support for the workers' demands disappointed many.
- The government's mealy-mouthed condemnation of the atrocities was seen as a failure to act.
- His mealy-mouthed excuses for his bad behavior left his girlfriend feeling disillusioned and hurt.
FAQs About the word mealy-mouthed
hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisyUsing soft words; plausible; affectedly or timidly delicate of speech;
strained, unctuous, phony, phoney, insincere, backhanded, meaningless,double, superficial, hypocritical
plain, sincere,sincere, artless, genuine, honest, unfeigned, honest, candid, heartfelt
His mealy-mouthed apology failed to appease the angry villagers.
The politician's mealy-mouthed statements avoided taking a clear stance.
Her mealy-mouthed response was a weak attempt to deflect blame.
The board's mealy-mouthed resolution left employees feeling uncertain and confused.
