Disingenuousness: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is used when someone is pretending to be honest or sincere but is actually hiding their true motives or feelings.

• Her disingenuousness became clear when she kept changing her story.
• I can't stand his disingenuousness; he's always pretending to care.

Use this word to describe a lack of genuine feeling or truthfulness, often in social interactions or communication.

• Her insincerity was apparent when she gave a forced smile.
• I could sense the insincerity in his apology.

Use this term to describe actions or behaviors intentionally aimed at deceiving or tricking others.

• His deceitfulness was evident when he lied about his qualifications.
• They lost trust in her due to her deceitfulness.

This word is appropriate for general situations where someone is not being truthful or is involved in cheating or lying.

• Dishonesty in the workplace can lead to severe consequences.
• He was fired for dishonesty after they discovered he had been stealing.