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disingenuous

[dis-in-jen-yoo-uhs] Example Sentences Origin

dis·in·gen·u·ous

[dis-in-jen-yoo-uhs]
adjective
lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere: Her excuse was rather disingenuous.

Origin:
1645–55; dis-1 + ingenuous

dis·in·gen·u·ous·ly, adverb
dis·in·gen·u·ous·ness, noun
non·dis·in·gen·u·ous, adjective
non·dis·in·gen·u·ous·ly, adverb
non·dis·in·gen·u·ous·ness, noun
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Disingenuous is a GRE word you need to know.
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a silly, self-conscious smile
present and urge reasons in opposition
Example Sentences
  • Ma boasts a megawatt smile and a lack of self-importance that would seem disingenuous in a lesser artist.
  • We find this a bit disingenuous, and clouding the real difference between our two approaches.
  • Unfortunately many will view your comments as disingenuous.
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disingenuous (ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs)
 
adj
not sincere; lacking candour
 
disin'genuously
 
adv
 
disin'genuousness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

disingenuous
"lacking in candor," 1655, from dis- "opposite of" (see dis-) + ingenuous (q.v.).
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