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disingenuous

adjective
dis-in-JEN-yoo-uhs/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈd͡ʒɛn.ju.əs/

2 meanings of disingenuous

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Not honest about what you think, know, or plan, often by pretending to know less than you do.

    It would be disingenuous of me to say I didn't care about the money.

    Her answer felt disingenuous because she left out the most important part.

    UsagePeople say it would be disingenuous of me to say..., when they want to be honest.

    Similarinsincere, dishonest, deceitful, duplicitous

    Oppositesincere, frank, honest, candid

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Less common meaning

  1. 2
    adjective
    Not honorable, and not deserving to be honored.

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Origin

It comes from dis- added to the word ingenuous.