Meaning & use
disingenuity
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A lack of candor or sincerity; the quality of being insincere while appearing otherwise.
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Her disingenuity became obvious when her story changed for the third time.
The report was criticized for its disingenuity in downplaying known risks.
A note on using this word
This is a rarer, more formal alternative to "disingenuousness," and many style guides still prefer the longer form.
Words with a similar meaning
insinceritydisingenuousness
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