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View usage for: (dɪsɪnklaɪnd) adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, usually ADJECTIVE to-infinitive]If you are disinclined to do something, you do not want to do it. [formal] He was disinclined to talk about himself, especially to his students. They are disinclined to use violence because it is against their Buddhist faith. Synonyms: reluctant, unwilling, averse, opposed More Synonyms of disinclined disinclined in British English (ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd) adjectiveunwilling, reluctant, or averse He felt disinclined for work. He was disinclined to talk about himself, especially to his students. They are disinclined to use violence because it is against their Buddhist faith. disinclined in American English (ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd) SIMILAR WORDS: reˈluctant Examples of 'disinclined' in a sentencedisinclined Definition unwilling or reluctant He was disinclined to talk about himself. Synonyms opposed balking not in the mood antipathetic Additional synonymsDefinition opposed He's not averse to publicity. Synonyms opposed, reluctant, hostile, unwilling, backward, unfavourable, loath, disinclined, inimical, indisposed, antipathetic, ill-disposedDefinition doubtful and unsure in speech or action I was hesitant about accepting the invitation. Synonyms uncertain, reluctant, shy, halting, doubtful, sceptical, unsure, hesitating, wavering, timid, diffident, lacking confidence, vacillating, hanging back, irresolute, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedDefinition unwilling He seemed indisposed to chat. Synonyms unwilling, reluctant, loath, disinclined, averseNearby words ofdisinclined - disillusionment
- disincentive
- disinclination
- disinclined
- disinfect
- disinfectant
- disingenuous
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