mealy mouthed
/ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/
adjective
- Not speaking directly or honestly; avoiding clear, strong statements, often to be polite or deceptive.
- The politician gave a mealy-mouthed answer to the reporter's question.
- Stop being so mealy-mouthed and tell me what you really think.
- His mealy-mouthed apology didn't convince anyone.