dis
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Comparative
more disingenuous
Superlative
most disingenuous
1
lacking sincerity and honesty, particularly by not revealing as much as one knows
- Her disingenuous response made it clear she wasn’t telling the whole truth.
- The politician’s disingenuous apology didn’t fool anyone.
- His disingenuous behavior made it hard to trust his intentions.
- He gave a disingenuous smile, pretending to be interested in the conversation.
- She found his compliments to be disingenuous and insincere.
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