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"Not sincere or honest; lacking in openness and straightforwardness; giving a false appearance of honesty." more

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Emily's disingenuous flattery failed to win her favor with the discerning art critic.
Despite the disingenuous praise from her peers, Maya knew her artwork lacked true artistic merit.

Disingenuous

dis-in-jen-yoo-uhs
adjectiveNot sincere or honest; lacking in openness and straightforwardness; giving a false appearance of honesty.

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