MEALYMOUTHED Synonyms

• acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another

• marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another

• open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

• open to question

• uncertain as a sign or indication

• deliberately vague or ambiguous

• avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire

• lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

• with honey added

• pleasing to the ear

• professing feelings or virtues one does not have

• characterized by lack of decision and firmness

• not definitely settling something

• not clearly defined

• lacking sincerity

• refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like

• marked by deliberate deceptiveness especially by pretending one set of feelings and acting under the influence of another

• having two faces--one looking to the future and one to the past

• not worthy of trust or belief

• not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished

• not clearly expressed or understood

• lacking clarity or distinctness

• coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

• cause to appear more pleasant or appealing

• Not forthcoming; laconic or uncooperative

• hesitant to state facts or opinions simply and directly as from e.g. timidity or hypocrisy