Indisposition: meaning, definitions and examples
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indisposition
[ ˌɪndɪspəˈzɪʃən ]
feeling unwell
A slight indisposition prevented her from attending the meeting. Indisposition can range from mild discomfort to severe illness.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She called in sick due to a sudden indisposition.
- His indisposition was evident from his pale complexion.
unwillingness or reluctance
Her indisposition to participate in the project was a hindrance to its success. Indisposition in this context refers to a lack of enthusiasm or readiness.
Synonyms
disinclination, reluctance, unwillingness
Examples of usage
- Despite their efforts, they could not overcome his indisposition towards change.
- His indisposition towards public speaking was well-known among his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "indisposition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indisposição
🇮🇳 अस्वस्थता
🇩🇪 Unwohlsein
🇮🇩 ketidaknyamanan
🇺🇦 нездужання
🇵🇱 niedyspozycja
🇯🇵 不快感
🇫🇷 indisposition
🇪🇸 indisposición
🇹🇷 rahatsızlık
🇰🇷 불쾌감
🇸🇦 وعكة
🇨🇿 nevolnost
🇸🇰 nevoľnosť
🇨🇳 不适
🇸🇮 slabo počutje
🇮🇸 óþægindi
🇰🇿 жағымсыздық
🇬🇪 უწესრიგობა
🇦🇿 narahatlıq
🇲🇽 indisposición
Word origin
The word 'indisposition' originated from the Latin word 'indispositio,' which means a lack of agreement or harmony. Over time, it evolved to refer to a state of being unwell or a lack of willingness. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe both physical and mental conditions of discomfort or reluctance.
See also: disposability, disposable, disposableness, disposal, disposed, disposer, disposing, dispossession, predisposition.