舌足らず

したたらず

unclear speech; garbled speech; poor enunciation; poorly expressed

Also written 舌たらず

Meaning

nadj-naadj-no
unclear speech; garbled speech; poor enunciation
adj-noadj-nan
poorly expressed; unclear (wording); imprecise (expression); inadequate (explanation)

Example sentences

彼の説明、舌足らずでよく分からなかった。

His explanation was too sketchy. I didn't understand it.
その子は舌足らずに話す。

He speaks with a lisp.
彼は舌足らずな喋り方をする。

He speaks with a lisp.