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disingenuous

[dis-in-jen-yoo-uhs] / ˌdɪs ɪnˈdʒɛn yu əs /


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Others tried to analyze the facial expressions in photos of top administration figures, looking for something disingenuous to betray acting or indicate a lack of real fear.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2026

“But it would be disingenuous to pretend AI doesn’t change the mix of skills we need or the number of roles required in certain areas. It does,” he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

That’s not to say that the movie doesn’t have plenty of fascinating industry insider details to grab onto, or that it’s at all disingenuous, only that it lacks focus.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

Biffa claimed it was "disingenuous in the extreme" for Slater not to mention that in her letter.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

“Especially,” said Charles, “when the batty bandleader is a disingenuous and mendacious charlatan.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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