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Mealymouthed Definition & Meaning

mealymouthed
adjective
  1. hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy; "a mealymouthed politician"

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What does mealymouthed mean?
hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy; "a mealymouthed politician"
What part of speech is mealymouthed?
Mealymouthed is an adjective.

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