disingenuously Definition
in a way that is not sincere or honest, often by pretending to know less about something than one really does.
Using disingenuously: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disingenuously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He disingenuously claimed that he had no idea what was going on.
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She disingenuously pretended to be surprised when she heard the news.
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The politician disingenuously promised to lower taxes, knowing full well that it was impossible.
disingenuously Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for disingenuously
Summary: disingenuously in Brief
The adverb 'disingenuously' [ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒenjuəsli] describes behavior that is insincere or dishonest, often by pretending to know less about something than one really does. Examples include 'He disingenuously claimed that he had no idea what was going on.' and 'The politician disingenuously promised to lower taxes, knowing full well that it was impossible.'
