Disinclined: meaning, definitions and examples
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disinclined
[ ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd ]
to be unwilling or reluctant to do something
Having a strong aversion or lack of willingness to do something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I am disinclined to attend the meeting, as I have other commitments.
- She is disinclined to try new foods, as she prefers to stick to familiar dishes.
to be hesitant or indifferent towards something
Showing a lack of enthusiasm or interest towards a particular activity or idea.
Synonyms
apathetic, indifferent, unenthusiastic
Examples of usage
- He seems disinclined to participate in the project, as he does not see the value in it.
- The students were disinclined to engage in the discussion, preferring to remain silent.
Translations
Translations of the word "disinclined" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desinclinado
🇮🇳 अनिच्छुक
🇩🇪 unwillig
🇮🇩 enggan
🇺🇦 незгодний
🇵🇱 niechętny
🇯🇵 気が進まない
🇫🇷 réticent
🇪🇸 reacio
🇹🇷 isteksiz
🇰🇷 꺼리는
🇸🇦 غير راغب
🇨🇿 neochotný
🇸🇰 neochotný
🇨🇳 不愿意
🇸🇮 nenaklonjen
🇮🇸 óviljugur
🇰🇿 құлықсыз
🇬🇪 ურჩი
🇦🇿 istəksiz
🇲🇽 reacio
Word origin
The word 'disinclined' originated from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'lack of' and 'inclined' meaning 'having a tendency towards something'. It first appeared in the 17th century and has been used to express reluctance or lack of enthusiasm ever since.
See also: disinclination, inclination, inclinations, inclined.