Sentences

mealy-mouthed in a sentence

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Definition

Mealy-mouthed refers to someone who speaks in a vague, evasive, or insincere manner, often to avoid directness or commitment.

Sample Sentences

  1. His mealy-mouthed response left everyone questioning his true intentions.
  2. The politician was criticized for his mealy-mouthed speech, lacking any real commitment.
  3. She was tired of his mealy-mouthed compliments that felt insincere and empty.
  4. In a debate filled with mealy-mouthed arguments, it was hard to discern the truth.
  5. The mealy-mouthed apology did little to mend the relationship strained by his actions.