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disingenuous

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


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This is disingenuous not only because both can be a factor but also because the same politicians often oppose meaningful investments in mental health.

From Los Angeles Times

To pretend that we don’t carry those experiences and history with us, to pretend that they don’t inform the way we view the world, is disingenuous.

From Seattle Times

“To say this is a bill that protects children is disingenuous,” Ms. Berg said.

From Washington Times

Mr. DeSantis has faced mounting attacks from Mr. Trump and his team, with Mr. Trump sampling different nicknames for his rival and the former president’s advisers seeking to portray Mr. DeSantis as disingenuous.

From New York Times

They were both being optimistic, if not entirely disingenuous, I’d say.

From New York Times