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    disingenuous
    /ˌdɪs(ɪ)nˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

    adjective

    • 1. not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does: "he was being somewhat disingenuous as well as cynical"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISINGENUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DISINGENUOUS definition: 1. (of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth: 2. (of…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › disingenuousDisingenuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DISINGENUOUS is lacking in candor; also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : calculating. How to use disingenuous in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISINGENUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    adjective. not sincere; lacking candour. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. disingenuously (ˌdisinˈgenuously) adverb. disingenuousness (ˌdisinˈgenuousness) noun. disingenuous in American English. (ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs )

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › disingenuousDisingenuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Use the adjective disingenuous to describe behavior that's not totally honest or sincere. It's disingenuous when people pretend to know less about something than they really do.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISINGENUOUS definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    DISINGENUOUS meaning: 1. (of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth: 2. (of…. Learn more.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondisingenuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of disingenuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › disingenuousDisingenuous - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology - Better...

    Disingenuous means insincere or not straightforward. It can describe a person who is not being genuine or honest, and who is hiding their true intentions or feelings. Disingenuous can also describe a statement or action that is not genuine or sincere, and that is intended to deceive or mislead.

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    All you need to know about "DISINGENUOUS" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › disingenuousDISINGENUOUS Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Disingenuous definition: lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere. See examples of DISINGENUOUS used in a sentence.

  11. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › disingenuousdisingenuous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 23, 2024 · disingenuous (comparative more disingenuous, superlative most disingenuous) Not honourable; unworthy of honour. Not ingenuous; not frank or open. Synonym: uncandid