😏disingenuous

adjective
/ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

Meaning

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

Example Sentences

She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.

Synonyms

insincere, dishonest, deceitful, hypocritical, duplicitous

Antonyms

sincere, honest, genuine

Collocations

disingenuous remark, disingenuous excuse, disingenuous behavior

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