"Thinly-veiled" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Thinly-veiled" Meaning

Hidden or disguised in a way that is only barely noticeable; conveyed subtly or indirectly.

"Thinly-veiled" Examples

1. The excuse sounded thinly-veiled, an obvious attempt to get out of an increasingly uphill project.

2. The thinly-veiled threat prompted him to prevent potential conflict and resolve the situation quickly.

3. The politician's proposal was a thinly-veiled attempt to hide her intention to steal funds meant for emergency services.

4. Despite the company's spokesperson's words, the dissatisfaction among employees was thinly-veiled, only kept in check due to fear of losing their jobs.

5. The employer could tell that the employee's apology was only thinly-veiled guilt, he waiting for them to own up properly to their part in the events.