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Meaning of disingenuous
The primary meaning of "disingenuous" refers to not being honest or sincere in what you say or do, often in a way that is cleverly concealed.
Etymology of disingenuous
The word "disingenuous" originates from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "not") and "ingenus" or "ingenuus" (meaning "native, free-born, or frank")
Historically, the term has been used since the 17th century to describe behavior that is dishonest, deceitful, or insincere, often in a subtle or cleverly concealed manner
Synonyms
insincere
deceitful
dishonest
duplicitous
hypocritical
untrustworthy
false
fake
pretended
feigned
artificial
contrived
affected
disingenuous
double-dealing
two-faced
duping
cunning
crafty
sly
guileful
perfidious
treacherous
traitorous
unfaithful
faithless
mendacious
lying
fraudulent
crooked
corrupt
dishonest
unscrupulous
unethical
immoral
unprincipled
shameless
brazen
blatant
egregious
flagrant
scandalous
reprehensible
odious
abhorrent
Definitions
- Not straightforward or direct in one's dealings, being insincere or deceitful
- Lacking in candor or frankness, being evasive or hypocritical
- Intentionally concealing one's true intentions or feelings behind a mask of pretended innocence or honesty
Usage Examples
- The politician's disingenuous apology for the scandal was met with widespread skepticism
- Her disingenuous smile and friendly demeanor hid her true intentions, which were far from innocent
- The company's disingenuous marketing tactics misled consumers into buying their overpriced products