Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disingenuous
Adjective
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈdʒen.ju.əs/
Definition
Not sincere or genuine; pretending to know less than one actually does.
Examples
- Her disingenuous smile made me question her true intentions.
- The politician’s disingenuous remarks failed to convince the voters.
- He was disingenuous when he claimed he had no idea about the changes being made.
Meaning
Disingenuous describes behavior that is not straightforward or honest, often implying a level of deceit or insincerity.
Synonyms
- Insincere
- Deceptive
- Dishonest
- Untruthful
- Hypocritical
