Grade 8

disingenuous (dis-in-gen-u-ous)

Definition


adjective.
not straightforward; insincere

Example Sentence

Her excuse was rather disingenuous.

Synonyms

insincere; cunning; deceitful

Antonyms

sincere; frank; honest; ingenuous

Rhymes

  • strenuous

  • ingenuous

  • disingenuous