disingenuous
[dis-in-jen-yoo-uh s]
- lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.
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Origin of disingenuous
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Examples from the Web for disingenuous
Contemporary Examples
How does one support gender equality without coming across as disingenuous or, even worse, as pandering?
He would rather endorse someone with genuine doubts than someone with disingenuous beliefs.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's AtheismRegina Lizik
November 24, 2014
There's something comforting about the way Veep portrays Selina and her quest for power in the disingenuous world of politics.
“Non-apology”, “disingenuous” and “lip service” were a few of the choice words expressed.
Even Salon called out their sisters at Jezebel for being “disingenuous.”
Historical Examples
Where have you learned the disingenuous and faithless arts you employ?
ImogenWilliam Godwin
I am a foolish, disingenuous woman: I have been very culpable.
White LiesCharles Reade
This expedient of mine, disingenuous as it was, was successful.
My Friend SmithTalbot Baines Reed
Tell me then, my dear Camilla, do you sigh under the weight of any disingenuous conduct?
CamillaFanny Burney
Cowardly and disingenuous—cringing and arrogant at the same time!
Plays by August Strindberg, Third SeriesAugust Strindberg
disingenuous
- not sincere; lacking candour
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Word Origin and History for disingenuous
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