Disingenuous Definition Webster Dictionary
Not frank or candid.
Disingenuous definition webster dictionary. David shankbone flickr. ˌdɪs ɪnˈdʒen ju əs of a person or their behavior slightly dishonest or not speaking the complete truth. Not frank or open. Falsely or hypocritically ingenuous.
Unworthily or meanly artful. How to use disingenuous in a sentence. It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the case. 1913 webster s revised unabridged dictionary by noah webster.
More than 250 000 words that aren t in our free dictionary. Disingenuous definition lacking in frankness candor or sincerity. Unbecoming true honor or dignity. Wanting in noble candor or frankness.
So disingenuous as not to confess them faults. Giving a false appearance of simple frankness. Most disingenuous formal. 1919 the winston simplified dictionary.
1913 webster s revised unabridged dictionary. As disingenuous conduct or schemes. 1899 the american dictionary of the english language. Giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere her recent expressions of concern are self serving and disingenuous.
Someone who is disingenuous is slightly dishonest and insincere in what they say. 2010 new age dictionary database. Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to america s largest dictionary with. You must there are over 200 000 words in our free online dictionary but you are looking for one that s only in the merriam webster unabridged dictionary.
Disingenuous definition is lacking in candor. Disingenuity definition is disingenuous state behavior or act. Not truly honest or sincere.