mealymouthed

• Qualifie une personne qui évite de s'exprimer directement ou clairement sur ses opinions ou intentions, souvent de manière évasive, hypocrite ou trop prudente.

Describes someone who is unwilling to state their opinions or intentions directly or clearly, often in a way that is evasive or insincere.

1. Hesitant or indirect in speechC1formal

   Avoiding straightforward or direct statements, often due to timidity, hypocrisy, or a desire to avoid offense.

   évasif, indirect dans ses propos

   • The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the reporter's question.
   • She was mealymouthed about her true feelings, never saying exactly what she thought.
   • His mealymouthed apology did little to resolve the conflict.

   Synonymescircuitousevasivehedgingindirectroundaboutvague

   Antonymesbluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankoutspokenplainspokenstraightforward