disinclined

adjective
UK: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
US: /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/

  1. Unwilling or reluctant to do something.

    1. I am disinclined to help him now.
    2. She seemed disinclined to discuss the matter further with anyone.

  2. Having a lack of enthusiasm or motivation for a particular activity or thing.

    1. He was disinclined to dance tonight.
    2. They were disinclined to invest in such a risky venture at this time.

Synonyms

reluctant averse loath hesitant unwilling

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disinclined" in English means: Unwilling or reluctant to do something., Having a lack of enthusiasm or motivation for a particular activity or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "disinclined" is /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/ in British English and /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disinclined": reluctant, averse, loath, hesitant, unwilling.

Example usage of "disinclined": "I am disinclined to help him now.". More examples on the page.