disingenuity

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality or act of being disingenuous; feigning candor, honesty, or good faith, typically to gain an advantage.

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Rhymes

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insincerity , ingenuity , deceitfulness , duplicity

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Variants

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disingenuous , disingenuously , disingenuousness , disingenuousnesses

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Etymology

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From Latin dis- 'opposite' + ingenuus 'innocent, unpretentious'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disingenuous' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The word 'disingenuous' is often used in politics and business to describe individuals or organizations that feign honesty or integrity to gain an advantage.

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1. Dishonesty: Disingenuity is a form of dishonesty where one feigns innocence or ignorance to gain an advantage.

2. Deception: Disingenuity is a form of deception where one deliberately misrepresents their intentions or feelings.

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Culture

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Disingenuity is often used in various literary works to portray characters who feign innocence or ignorance to manipulate or deceive others. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello', Iago uses disingenuity to manipulate Othello's jealousy and cause his downfall.

How to Memorize "disingenuity"

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   - Imagine a person wearing a mask, smiling and pretending to be honest, but in reality, they have hidden intentions or motives.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disingenuous' with the word 'hypocrite' or 'liar'. Remember, disingenuity involves feigning innocence or honesty to manipulate or deceive others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Disguise Innocence, Gain Advantage' to remember the meaning of disingenuity.

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