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disinclined
adjective dis·in·clined
: not wanting to do something : not inclined to do something
Full Definition of DISINCLINED
: unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
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First Known Use of DISINCLINED
1647
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Synonym Discussion of DISINCLINED
disinclined, hesitant, reluctant, loath, averse mean lacking the will or desire to do something indicated. disinclined implies lack of taste for or inclination <disinclined to move again> <disinclined for reading>. hesitant implies a holding back especially through fear or uncertainty <hesitant about asking for a date>. reluctant implies a holding back through unwillingness <a reluctant witness>. loath implies hesitancy because of conflict with one's opinions, predilections, or liking <seems loath to trust anyone>. averse implies a holding back from or avoiding because of distaste or repugnance <averse to hard work> <not averse to an occasional drink>.
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