dis·in·gen·u·ous 
/ˌdɪsɪnˈʤɛnjəwəs/ adjective
/ˌdɪsɪnˈʤɛnjəwəs/ adjective [more disingenuous; most disingenuous] formal : not truly honest or sincere : giving the false appearance of being honest or sincere
▪ Her recent expressions of concern are self-serving and disingenuous. ▪ a disingenuous response — compare ingenuous
▪ Her recent expressions of concern are self-serving and disingenuous. ▪ a disingenuous response — compare ingenuous
— dis·in·gen·u·ous·ly adverb
▪ He claims disingenuously to have supported the plan from the beginning.
▪ He claims disingenuously to have supported the plan from the beginning.
— dis·in·gen·u·ous·ness noun [noncount]
