Disobliging: meaning, definitions and examples
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disobliging
[ ˌdɪsəˈblaɪdʒɪŋ ]
behavioral attitude
Disobliging refers to a person's tendency to be unhelpful or unaccommodating towards others. It implies a lack of willingness to assist or please someone, often resulting in feelings of annoyance or dissatisfaction.
Synonyms
inconsiderate, obstinate, unhelpful, unsupportive.
Examples of usage
- Her disobliging nature made it hard for her friends to count on her.
- The disobliging remarks from the manager led to a tense atmosphere in the office.
- He had a disobliging attitude that annoyed his coworkers during the project.
- Despite their requests, the disobliging employee refused to stay late.
Translations
Translations of the word "disobliging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desagradável
🇮🇳 निष्क्रिय
🇩🇪 unhöflich
🇮🇩 tidak kooperatif
🇺🇦 недоброзичливий
🇵🇱 niedelikatny
🇯🇵 不作法な
🇫🇷 désobligeant
🇪🇸 desagradable
🇹🇷 nazik olmayan
🇰🇷 무례한
🇸🇦 غير متعاون
🇨🇿 nepříjemný
🇸🇰 nepríjemný
🇨🇳 不友好
🇸🇮 neprijazen
🇮🇸 ókurteisi
🇰🇿 жақсы емес
🇬🇪 არასასიამოვნო
🇦🇿 maraqsız
🇲🇽 desagradable
Etymology
The term 'disobliging' emerged in the English language in the late 18th century, derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'oblige', which stems from the Latin 'obligare' meaning 'to bind'. Initially, the term conveyed a sense of failing to fulfill an obligation or duty towards others. Over time, it evolved to describe an individual's unwillingness to cater to the needs or requests of others, particularly in social contexts. The evolution reflects a growing emphasis on interpersonal relationships and expectations of civility in communications. Its usage has been largely consistent, often conveying a negative connotation in both formal and informal settings.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,347, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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