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disingenuous

🇬🇧 UK/,dɪsɪn'dʒenjʊəs/🇺🇸 US/.disin'dʒenjuәs/
C2

Definitions

adj.

Not honest or sincere; pretending to be innocent or unaware while having hidden motives

不诚实的;虚伪的;别有用心的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disnot, apart, away
+
innot, opposite of
+
genbirth, produce, kind
+
uconnector
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=disingenuous

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His disingenuous apology lacked any real remorse or sincerity.

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