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disingenuously

UK/,disin'dʒenjuəsli/US/ˌdɪsɪn'dʒenjʊəslɪ/
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a dishonest way that feigns sincerity or innocence

虚伪地,假装坦诚地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
disingenuousnot, apart, away
+
-lynot, opposite of
=disingenuously

disingenuous + -ly = in a disingenuous manner — feigning innocence while hiding one's real aim. See disingenuous.

Common Collocations

  • 1.disingenuously claim虚伪地声称
  • 2.disingenuously argue别有用心地辩称
  • 3.disingenuously suggest别有用心地暗示

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He disingenuously claimed to have forgotten the deadline.

  • 2.

    The ad disingenuously implies the product is free.

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