disinclined

dis·in·clined

adjective

Definition of DISINCLINED

: unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

Examples of DISINCLINED

1. <disinclined to pay his friends a visit without calling first>

First Known Use of DISINCLINED

1647

Related to DISINCLINED

Synonyms

cagey (also cagy), hesitant, dubious, indisposed, loath (also loth or loathe), reluctant, reticent

Antonyms

disposed, inclined

Related Words

uneager, unenthusiastic; averse, unwilling; ambivalent, conflicted, doubtful, faltering, halting, indecisive, infirm, irresolute, questioning, skeptical, uncertain, undecided, unsure, vacillating, wobbly (also wabbly); fainthearted, shy, timid

Near Antonyms

eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen; ready, willing; certain, decided, determined, resolute, sure, unquestioning

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>.