answersLogoWhite

0

"Ingenuous" means naive or innocent. (Think of the word "ingenue" for a stage role for a young, innocent woman.) "Disingenuous" looks like it would mean the opposite of "ingenuous," but that is not exactly so. "Disingenuous" means falsely pretending to be innocent or naive. Someone who is conniving and trying to manipulate for his own self-interest may pretend to be sincere and innocent in his motivations; we might call him disingenuous.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is the difference between these two words?

What is the difference between the two words, phagia, and phasia


What is the difference between Fard and Wajib?

There is no difference between Fard and Wajib they are synonymous words


What kind of words could I use to express someone that has a false display of affection?

It could be insincere, forced, and disingenuous.


What is the difference between euphemism and dysphemism?

What is the difference between euphemism and dysphemism?" Dysphemism is negative words and euphemism is more towards positive words


In a statute what is the difference between the words 'means' and 'includes' when heading a list?

In a statute, what is the difference between the words 'means' and 'includes' when heading a list?


What is the difference between the words capability and ability?

there really isn't a difference


What is the difference between slang and pretentious words?

Slang words are words that are not in the dictionary.


What is the difference between the words argue and persuade?

The difference between the words argue and persuade are . Argue is a form of relevating to what you are going to rgue abojnklf;uyikofjjiy


Difference between real cost and money cost in about 300 words?

what is the difference?


What is the difference between discharge and dismissal?

There is obviously no difference, just choice of words.


What is the difference between IT Manager and Manager IT?

the order of the words


What is the difference between a dictionary and a reference manual?

The words