Disingenuousness is frequently cited in professional and public contexts:
Unlike a direct lie, disingenuousness is often a "fraudulent attitude". It thrives on the gap between what a person knows and what they choose to show. disingenuousness
You can often spot disingenuousness through specific verbal patterns and behaviours: " then immediately sharing a secret
: Claiming "I would never gossip," then immediately sharing a secret, or using slang to avoid appearing "pretentious" while making a calculated point. disingenuousness
: Using "if" in apologies (e.g., "I'm sorry if you were offended") to avoid taking full ownership of an action.