English dictionary

disingenuous

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness

adj.all

Examples
An ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time.

A disingenuous excuse.

Synonyms artful

Antonyms artless ingenuous

Source: WordNet 3.0
Not noble; unbecoming true honor or dignity; mean; unworthy; as, <i>disingenuous</i> conduct or schemes.

adjective

Source: webster1913