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disingenuous

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


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In the 2022 suit, Flores said the Giants interviewed him for their vacant head coaching job under disingenuous circumstances.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

It begins with specious theories and disingenuous arguments advanced by people who believe themselves incapable of bigotry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

“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,” said Atlassian CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

So I’m not being disingenuous when I say that I feel your pain.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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