Disinclination: meaning, definitions and examples

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disinclination

[ ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.