disingenuous
adj. C1 Advanced US //dɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs// UK //dˌɪsɪndʒˈɛnjuːəs// disin·gen·u·ous
adj. not honest or fair. You use this to describe someone who tries to trick you or hide the truth on purpose.
adj. unfair or dishonest in a way that suggests a lack of sincerity or a deliberate attempt to mislead. Often used to describe arguments or statements that appear to be logical but are actually based on hidden motives.
His disingenuous answer did not satisfy the committee.
The politician's disingenuous claim about the budget was quickly debunked by the financial experts.
The lawyer's disingenuous strategy relied on selective evidence to create a misleading narrative that would sway the jury's opinion.
From dis- + ingenuous.