Disingenuous

created by Webster 1913

(idea) by More Words (1.4 y) (print) ? (I like it!) Mon Sep 10 2001 at 23:52:40

Disingenuousness describes a special kind of dishonesty, or lack of candor: That is, the affectation of ignorance, naivete or innocence about the reality of a particular situation.

Thus, upon being pulled over for speeding, "What seems to be the problem, officer?" is disingenuous.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:07:56

Dis`in*gen"u*ous (?), a.

Not noble; unbecoming true honor or dignity; mean; unworthy; as, disingenuous conduct or schemes.

Not ingenuous; wanting in noble candor or frankness; not frank or open; uncandid; unworthily or meanly artful.

So disingenuous as not to confess them [faults]. Pope.

-- Dis`in*gen"u*ous*ly, adv. T. Warton. -- Dis`in*gen"u*ous*ness, n.

Macaulay.

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