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Disinclination: meaning, definitions and examples

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disinclination

 

[ ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A reluctance or lack of enthusiasm to do something.

Synonyms

aversion, dislike, reluctance, unwillingness

Examples of usage

  • She felt a strong disinclination to attend the party.
  • His disinclination for exercise was evident in his sedentary lifestyle.
Context #2 | Noun

preference

A preference for not doing something.

Synonyms

inclination, leaning, preference, tendency

Examples of usage

  • Due to his disinclination for spicy food, he always ordered mild dishes.
  • Her disinclination for public speaking made her avoid any opportunities for presentations.

Translations

Translations of the word "disinclination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinclinação

🇮🇳 अनिच्छा

🇩🇪 Abneigung

🇮🇩 keengganan

🇺🇦 негативне ставлення

🇵🇱 niechęć

🇯🇵 不本意 (fuhon'i)

🇫🇷 désinclination

🇪🇸 desgana

🇹🇷 isteksizlik

🇰🇷 꺼림

🇸🇦 عدم الرغبة

🇨🇿 nechuť

🇸🇰 nechuť

🇨🇳 不情愿 (bù qíngyuàn)

🇸🇮 nevoljnost

🇮🇸 óvilji

🇰🇿 қалаусыздық

🇬🇪 არასასურველობა

🇦🇿 istəksizlik

🇲🇽 desgana

Etymology

The word 'disinclination' originated in the late 18th century, formed from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'lack of' and 'inclination' meaning 'tendency or preference'. It has been used to describe a lack of desire or preference for certain actions or activities.

See also: disinclined, inclination, inclinations, inclined.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,409, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.