每日一词 disingenuous

2023/09/06 23:26

【每日一词】dis​in​gen​u​ous ~ adj. (人或其行为)不够诚实的,不够坦白的;虚伪的;不老实的;狡猾的
Definition: lacking in candor;(of a person or their behaviour) slightly dishonest, or not speaking the complete truth;also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : CALCULATING
Other Words
dis​in​gen​u​ous​ly adverb
dis​in​gen​u​ous​ness noun
Examples
//Her recent expressions of concern are self-serving and disingenuous.
//It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the case.
//This is, by the way, rather disingenuous, given that very few people hold the view that all benefit from past evil is wrong.

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