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Disinclined: meaning, definitions and examples

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disinclined

 

[ ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

to be unwilling or reluctant to do something

Having a strong aversion or lack of willingness to do something.

Synonyms

averse, reluctant, unwilling

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,554, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.