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mealy-mouthed (adjective), more mealy-mouthed, most mealy-mouthed
A reference to anybody who is not willing to tell the truth in clear and simple language or not being plain and straightforward during conversations: Politicians are not the only mealy-mouthed people we must put up with; for example, there are some mealy-mouthed financial advisors that all of us should be aware of, too.
Relating to anyone who is not willing to state the facts in simple, direct words and who is insincere.
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