mealy-mouthed

Example Sentences

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Back then, he knew he had to eke out a mealy-mouthed apology for the sake of decorum.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Commenting on the peace deal, she offers a verdict that would put to shame many of Europe’s more mealy-mouthed leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

As for Hollywood’s answer to Oval Office sycophants, Paul W. Downs works wonders as a mealy-mouthed comedy agent in ‘Hacks.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Durbin was even forced into a mealy-mouthed statement about how it "falls short."

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

“That’s for Chestnutt! And that’s for Ayanna! And that’s for having the nerve to throw rocks at the throne, chump! You no good, mealy-mouthed, dandelion-faced thistle-head!”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia