Mealy and Sham

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Mealy adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.

Usage example: a mealy apology that was really no apology at all

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Sham and mealy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sham" instead an adjective "Mealy".

Nearby Word: mealed

Sham adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Usage example: the sham friendliness of a salesman trying to sell you something

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Mealy and sham are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mealy" instead an adjective "Sham".

Nearby Word: shame

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Sham and Mealy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/mealy/sham

Mealy & Sham. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/mealy/sham>.

Sham or Mealy. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/mealy/sham.

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