Sugarcoat
Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊɡɝˈkoʊt/
Sugarcoat (verb)
- To make something unpleasant sound nicer, so people feel less upset or worried.
- To present criticism or negative information in a way that sounds less harsh than the truth.
Examples
- She sugarcoated the delay so I wouldn’t feel upset.
- They sugarcoated the problem, but the truth still hurt.