disingenuousness
UK/ɪn'dʒenjʊəsnis/US
C2
Definitions
n.
The quality of being insincere while pretending to be frank or honest.
虚伪；不真诚（表面坦诚实则居心不正）
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddis-not, apart, away
+
in-not, opposite of
+
-ousfull of, having the quality of
+
-nessfull of, having the quality of
=disingenuousness
Noun of disingenuous = dis- (not) + ingenuous (frank). So disingenuousness is the quality of feigning candor — appearing honest while hiding a real motive.
Root gen still carries 140 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
There was a clear disingenuousness in his too-perfect apology.
- 2.
Critics pointed out the disingenuousness of the company's promises.