DISINGENUOUSLY

disingenuously, artfully

(adverb) in a disingenuous manner; “disingenuously, he asked leading questions about his opponent’s work”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

disingenuously (comparative more disingenuously, superlative most disingenuously)

In a manner that is not frank or open; deceptively.

In an unnoble manner; in a manner unbecoming of true honor or dignity; unworthily.

In a manner that adopts a pose of naivete, possibly to make a point or to deceive.

Synonyms

• (in a manner that is not frank or open): deceitfully, deceptively

• (in an unnoble manner): ignobly, unworthily

Antonyms

• (in a manner that is not frank or open): candidly, frankly, openly

• (in an unnoble manner): nobly, worthily

Source: Wiktionary

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DISINGENUOUS

Dis`in*gen"u*ous, a.

1. Not noble; unbecoming true honor or dignity; mean; unworthy; as, disingenuous conduct or schemes.

2. Not ingenuous; wanting in noble candor or frankness; not frank or open; uncandid; unworthily or meanly artful. So disingenuous as not to confess them [faults]. Pope.

– Dis`in*gen"u*ous*ly, adv. T. Warton.

– Dis`in*gen"u*ous*ness, n. Macaulay.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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