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disingenuous

adjective

/ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

Meaning

not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness

She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.

insincere, dishonest, deceitful, hypocritical, duplicitous

sincere, honest, genuine

disingenuous remark, disingenuous excuse, disingenuous behavior

speaking easily but without sincerity or depth

not allowed; prohibited; banned

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

without leaves; bare

Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.

easily altered or unstable; prone to change