👉 In linguistics, a weakmouthed response is characterized by an attitude of defensiveness or evasion. It involves a person who resists direct communication with others, often through actions such as avoiding eye contact, maintaining a defensive posture, or using nonverbal cues like head nodding or fidgeting to avoid confrontation. This can be seen in situations where one feels threatened or attacked by another, and they choose not to engage in conversation due to fear of conflict or embarrassment.
