disingenuous
adjectiveHow many syllables in disingenuous?
There are 5 syllables in the word disingenuous.How to pronounce disingenuous:
Definition of disingenuous:
- disingenuous (adjective):
- lacking in candor
- dishonest and insincere
- giving a false appearance of simple frankness calculating
- not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness.
Synonyms for disingenuous:
affected
artful
artificial
assumed
backhanded
bogus
claptrap
contrived
counterfeit
cunning
deceitful
designing
devious
dishonest
distorted
double
duplicitous
fake
false
feigned
forced
guileful
hollow
hypocritical
inappropriate
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Antonyms for disingenuous:
above board
above reproach
above-board
aboveboard
accurate
actual
artless
as green as grass
authentic
awkward
behaved
blunt
candid
clear
clumsy
conscionable
conspicuous
correct
decent
dependable
dinkum
direct
downright
dull
earnest
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