Mealymouthed (adjective)

Describing a person who is evasive, vague or indirect in their speech or language.

Origin:

From mealy (mouthed) which refers to a person who speaks in a vague or indirect manner.

Examples:

1. The politician was known for being mealymouthed and avoiding giving direct answers to questions.
2. His mealymouthed response to the question raised suspicions about his true intentions.
3. The mealymouthed apology was not well received by the public, who felt it was insincere.
4. She was a mealymouthed liar, who could never give a straight answer.
5. He criticized the mealymouthed statement as being completely devoid of any real content.