Meaning of the word disingenuous in English
What does disingenuous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
disingenuous
US /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈdʒen.ju.əs/
UK /ˌdɪs.ɪnˈdʒen.ju.əs/
Adjective
not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does
Example:
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It was disingenuous of him to claim he didn't know about the meeting.
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Her innocent questions were actually a disingenuous attempt to gather information.