warywording
nounUK /ˈweəriˌwɜːdɪŋ/
US /ˈweriˌwɜːrdɪŋ/
Using words very carefully so you don't cause trouble.
The teacher's warywording kept the class calm during the debate.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The habit of choosing safe words to avoid upsetting anyone.
Her warywording made every meeting feel polite but vague.
3. Language written to dodge blame or responsibility.
The report's warywording hid who actually made the mistake.
4. A style of speaking that hints at meaning without saying it directly.
His warywording told us the plan was risky without saying so.