Disingenuous Definition Oxford English Dictionary
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Disingenuous definition oxford english dictionary. Disingenuous has a roman history. Meaning pronunciation picture example sentences grammar usage notes synonyms and more. Disingenuous definition lacking in frankness candor or sincerity. Disingenuous definition is lacking in candor.
How to use disingenuous in a sentence. Of a person or their behaviour slightly dishonest or not speaking the complete truth. This disingenuous fluff was calculated to excuse the intrusive nature of the exercise she could have portrayed herself as more scared and disingenuous than crafty and lying the defendant s evidence is not only disingenuous but false in material respects. Someone who is disingenuous is slightly dishonest and insincere in what they say.
Definition of disingenuous written for english language learners from the merriam webster learner s dictionary with audio pronunciations usage examples and count noncount noun labels. Her excuse was rather disingenuous.